Supreme Court rulings have reversed protections for transgender Americans by directing appeals courts in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia to re-evaluate decisions that supported transgender rights. This development follows a ruling affirming a Tennessee law that restricts gender-affirming treatments for minors, deemed not in violation of the Equal Protection Clause. The Court's actions impact several previous rulings, indicating a shift towards allowing states to legislate against gender-affirming care and changing birth certificate gender markers, as affirmed by officials like Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
"Justices called for appeals courts in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia to reconsider decisions that affirmed protections for individuals whose gender identity does not align with the one assigned at birth."
"The Supreme Court had set other cases aside until after it could rule on the Tennessee law, and the fallout quickly cascaded to other judicial decisions."
"The high court said the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit would need to reconsider its ruling against an Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors."
"Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond cheered the decision, stating that the Court has provided crucial clarity on issues that directly affect Oklahoma's ability to govern according to our values."
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