Supreme Court Hears Trans Health Case

This morning oral arguments were heard for United States v Skrmetti the U.S. Supreme Court’s first case on access to healthcare for transgender people. Kelley Robinson, President HRC (Human Rights Campaign) stated, “Today’s oral arguments laid bare that there is simply no legal or medical basis to deny transgender youth the same protections under the U.S. Constitution that everyone else enjoys. Trans youth deserve compassion, access to medical care & the same opportunities to thrive as all youth & their parents deserve the same rights to support their needs as all other parents. Despite attempts in the courtroom to argue otherwise, the facts are clear: transgender healthcare is best-practice, medically necessary & supported by almost every major medical association in the country. It’s healthcare, plain & simple & no politician should be able to interfere in the healthcare decisions best made by families & doctors. Now the Supreme Court has the opportunity to follow the facts, the science & the law & affirm our constitutional promise of equal protection for all. Thank you to Solicitor General Prelogar, who combined an unmatched command of the law with vivid examples of how discriminatory bans impact the lives & wellbeing of our youth & the heart of the community today was with Chase Strangio, the first trans lawyer to argue in front of the Supreme Court. His presence in the courtroom was about more than history–by taking part in the arguments, he sent a clear signal to trans people across the country that they are seen, they are strong & they are not going anywhere.” A decision should be reached by summer of 2025.

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