Victory! SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Law Protecting Minors From “Gender Affirming Care”
Jul 31, 2025 by FACT
On June 18, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Tennessee’s “Help Not Harm” law (SB1), which protects minors from radical transgender surgeries and drugs, does not violate the Constitution and will be allowed to stand. This is a monumental victory not only for Tennessee but for the 25 other states that have enacted similar protections for minors in their jurisdiction.
In 2024, President Biden’s Department of Justice challenged SB1, arguing that the Tennessee law violated the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by discriminating against minors based on sex. That argument was categorically rejected by the six conservative justices.
“The law does not prohibit conduct for one sex that it permits for the other,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion. “Under SB1, no minor may be administered puberty blockers or hormones to treat gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, or gender incongruence; minors of any sex may be administered puberty blockers or hormones for other purposes.”
Justice Clarence Thomas added in a concurring opinion that “there is no medical consensus on how best to treat gender dysphoria in children,” and “recent revelations suggest that leading voices in this area have relied on questionable evidence, and have allowed ideology to influence their medical guidance.”
From this point forward, all transgender medical services (puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgeries, etc.) are banned for minors in Tennessee. Any medical professional who offers such treatments faces a $25,000 fine and risks losing their license. Parents of children who have been harmed by “gender affirming care” treatments are also empowered to sue those responsible.
"The rapid and unexplained rise in the number of kids seeking these life-altering interventions, despite the lack of supporting evidence, calls for careful scrutiny from our elected leaders," Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti wrote. "This victory transcends politics. It's about real Tennessee kids facing real struggles. Families across our state and our nation deserve solutions based on science, not ideology. Today's landmark decision recognizes that the Constitution lets us fulfill society's highest calling - protecting our kids."
Praise God for this incredible outcome! We are proud to have played a small role in this important battle for children in our state and nation.
In 2024, President Biden’s Department of Justice challenged SB1, arguing that the Tennessee law violated the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by discriminating against minors based on sex. That argument was categorically rejected by the six conservative justices.
“The law does not prohibit conduct for one sex that it permits for the other,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion. “Under SB1, no minor may be administered puberty blockers or hormones to treat gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, or gender incongruence; minors of any sex may be administered puberty blockers or hormones for other purposes.”
Justice Clarence Thomas added in a concurring opinion that “there is no medical consensus on how best to treat gender dysphoria in children,” and “recent revelations suggest that leading voices in this area have relied on questionable evidence, and have allowed ideology to influence their medical guidance.”
From this point forward, all transgender medical services (puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgeries, etc.) are banned for minors in Tennessee. Any medical professional who offers such treatments faces a $25,000 fine and risks losing their license. Parents of children who have been harmed by “gender affirming care” treatments are also empowered to sue those responsible.
"The rapid and unexplained rise in the number of kids seeking these life-altering interventions, despite the lack of supporting evidence, calls for careful scrutiny from our elected leaders," Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti wrote. "This victory transcends politics. It's about real Tennessee kids facing real struggles. Families across our state and our nation deserve solutions based on science, not ideology. Today's landmark decision recognizes that the Constitution lets us fulfill society's highest calling - protecting our kids."
Praise God for this incredible outcome! We are proud to have played a small role in this important battle for children in our state and nation.
