United States v. Skrmetti

The Supreme Court case *United States v. Scrimeti* addresses the constitutionality of Tennessee's SB1, a law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. The plaintiff argues that SB1 amounts to sex-based discrimination, violating the Equal Protection Clause, as it restricts treatment based solely on a patient's sex assigned at birth. In contrast, the state defends SB1 as a necessary measure to safeguard adolescent health, claiming it is not entirely irrational. The central issue is whether the law's restrictions stem from sex discrimination or a legitimate medical purpose, along with the level of judicial scrutiny it should receive—either rational basis or heightened scrutiny. The justices engaged in thorough questioning about the medical evidence regarding the effectiveness and risks of gender-affirming care, as well as its potential impact on areas like women's sports.