The US Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, recently addressed the Supreme Court regarding Tennessee's arguments on gender-affirming treatment in minors. Prelogar warned that embracing Tennessee's stance could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on such treatments for minors. She emphasized that the implications of Tennessee's arguments could extend beyond just minors, potentially affecting all residents if the state decided to ban gender-affirming care altogether.
During the court session, Prelogar responded to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's observation about states having the authority to make decisions on the risks and benefits of treatments for minors. She highlighted that the arguments presented by Tennessee could also be applied to a scenario where Congress enacts a nationwide ban on gender-affirming treatment.
