Breaking: Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

The ruling is the latest blow to transgender youth and families who have been fighting continuous attempts to restrict their access to care.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care delivers major setback for transgender rights By Theresa Gaffney Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors can stand after the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that it does not constitute sex-based discrimination, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling is the latest blow to transgender youth and families who have been fighting the Trump administration's continuous attempts to restrict their access to care. READ MORE Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Hundreds of NIH grant terminations are 'void and illegal,' federal judge rules By Anil Oza 2   Opinion: Science is under attack. So I'm taking RFK Jr. to court By Brittany Charlton 3   LGBTQ+ researchers sue HHS, NIH over grant cuts By Theresa Gaffney 4   Gender-affirming surgery disappeared from the U.S. for decades. Now the field is fighting to keep its gains By Theresa Gaffney Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us