The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The court will be considering whether the law violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, which requires that people in similar circumstances be treated the same under the law.
At least 26 states have adopted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors, leading to a national debate on the issue. The Biden administration is supporting the challenge to Tennessee's law, while the Trump administration is expected to take a different stance once in office.
