Chief Justice John Roberts expressed skepticism regarding government involvement in state laws about transgender care, emphasizing that decision-making should be left to elected officials rather than the courts.
Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar asserted the necessity for gender-affirming care for adolescents, highlighting that while debates exist, a medical consensus supports its necessity for some youth.
Justice Samuel Alito referenced data from Sweden, challenging claims about the benefits of gender-affirming treatments and reflecting the court's concern over scientific uncertainties surrounding these decisions.
In recent years, over two dozen states have enacted laws banning gender-affirming care for minors, indicating a significant trend in the politicization of this issue.
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