US Chief Justice John Roberts on transgender healthcare: Upholds state bans while sidestepping Trump’s agenda; liberals say trans kids left unprotected

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts upheld Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for minors, carefully avoiding broader legal precedents that could harm transgender individuals. While conservative justices pushed for stricter measures, Roberts emphasized leaving policy decisions to elected representatives. Dissenting justices lamented the court's inaction, arguing it leaves transgender youth vulnerable to discrimination, especially amidst growing political challenges.

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