Supreme Court to hear challenge to Tennessee ban on child transgender procedures

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to take up a challenge by the Biden administration to a Tennessee law that restricts transgender procedures for minors.

The decision to hear the case United States v. Skrmetti marks the first time the high court will rule on matters arising from the major culture war battle over transgender medical treatments for children. The Tennessee law in question restricts puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for minors.

Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) signed the bill into law in March, and the Department of Justice filed suit against the measure in late April. More than 20 states have enacted similar bans, meaning the case could determine the constitutionality of similar provisions when the justices issue their decision, likely by the end of June 2025. Oral argument will likely be held some time close to the end of this calendar year.