1. United States
2. Letter

We write with deep concern over your decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. This ruling intrudes on the private medical decisions of families and doctors, denying youth access to established, evidence-based treatments. Parents are now forced to choose between relocating or watching their children suffer—both physically and emotionally. Major medical associations agree: gender-affirming care reduces suicide risk and improves mental health. One study found a 73% drop in self-harm among trans youth receiving care. By upholding this law, the Court has empowered states to override medical judgment and parental rights. We urge you to reconsider the constitutional and human impact of such rulings. Lives are at stake.