Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee expressed approval following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision, which upheld a state law banning gender transition procedures for minors. The ruling was passed with a 6–3 majority and is seen as a recognition of state authority in protecting youth and ensuring medical care is based on evidence.
“This is a landmark victory for Tennessee parents and families,” said Congresswoman Harshbarger. “The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed what most of us already know to be true: Kids are not experiments and gender transition procedures have caused immense harm to children. This ruling protects minors from these life-altering procedures so states can have a right to ban child mutilation without judges interfering.”
The Supreme Court’s decision determined that Tennessee’s law does not breach the equal protection clause of the Constitution, supporting the state’s ability to enact laws focused on child safety and medical responsibility.
Chief Justice John Roberts’ full opinion on the matter is available for further reading.
