Dozens of transgender people and their families gathered outside the Supreme Court as justices considered a Tennessee law banning access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans minors. One family, the Welches from Indiana, traveled to Washington to fight a similar law in their home state, saying that transition-related care saved their son’s life. The high court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti could have far-reaching implications for the trans community, as it will determine if Tennessee’s law on trans care discriminates based on sex. Many showed up to support trans teens and a doctor who sued Tennessee, sharing personal stories of being affected by restrictive trans policies in their own states. Some also expressed concern about the potential rollbacks in trans rights and healthcare that could result from the court’s decision. Counterprotesters believed in respecting state laws regarding trans care and argued for counseling and psychotherapy instead of medical interventions for trans youth. The rally attendees, including both supporters and opponents of Tennessee’s law, represented a range of voices in the ongoing debate over trans rights and healthcare access.
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