The United States Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Skrmetti upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. This decision sets a legal precedent that could make it harder to challenge similar laws in 27 other states, including Indiana. While this ruling is deeply disappointing and harmful, it’s important to remember that legal challenges will continue on other grounds—and gender-affirming care remains available in many states. The Skrmetti decision does not change the law in states that have not enacted bans.
The Court’s ruling was narrow in scope and offers little insight into how the justices might rule on other attacks on transgender rights, such as bans on transgender athletes, service members, or discriminatory policies affecting schools, correctional facilities, or government IDs. These issues involve direct discrimination against transgender people—questions the Court’s majority did not address in Skrmetti.
IYG stands in solidarity with transgender young people and their families impacted by this ruling. We see you. We support you. We are here for you—and we will never stop fighting for your right to live as your authentic self. Thank you for being you.
