EDUCATION: Tennessee Passes Laws that Impact Gender Affirming Care

Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.comPhone: (305)877-5054Instagram: @JonesHealthLawFacebook: @JonesHealthLawYouTube: @JonesHealthLawSoon after its enactment, the Tennessee law was challenged in federal court. Opponents argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection, citing that similar treatments are allowed fornon-gender-related reasons.Although the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the law’s constitutionality, the case – United States v. Skrmetti – was accepted by the United States Supreme Court for furtherreview on the issue of equal protection. The Court heard arguments on December 4, 2024, and a decision is expected by summer 2025.The case has attracted national attention, with public statements from political figures highlighting its divisive nature. President Trump voiced support for the law in early 2025, a position contrary to that of former President Biden, who opposed such state-level bans.