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Supreme Court Conservatives Question Medical Evidence On Gender-Affirming Care

Disney cast member Nicholas Maldonado protests his company's stance on LGBTQ issues, while participating in an employee walkout at Walt Disney World, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Lake Buena Vist

During a recent Supreme Court session, conservative justices raised concerns about the medical evidence supporting gender-affirming care. Justice Samuel Alito questioned the Biden administration's assertion that the benefits of such care outweigh the risks, referring to it as a 'sweeping statement.'

Alito specifically referenced Tennessee's arguments, pointing out that some European countries have scaled back gender-affirming care for minors. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar was pressed by Alito to confirm her stance on the administration's statement.

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