What It Is & Why It Matters (WIIWIM)
United States v. Skrmetti is a 2025 U.S. Supreme Court case that decided on whether a Tennessee law banning gender‑affirming medical treatment for minors violates the U.S. Constitution.
In this a landmark decision on transgender rights, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Tennessee law as constitutional
Because the Supreme Court has now permitted a state law restricting such care, similar bans in other states may gain stronger footing. Many states already have or are considering similar laws.
Listen to Missy Maceyko explain this ruling.