This SCOTUS Chat is hosted by Erin Maye Quade, Special Projects Advisor at Gender Justice, with Brittany Stewart, Senior Staff Attorney at Gender Justice, and Dr. Kate Gepford, Chief Education Officer at Children's Minnesota.

This SCOTUS Chat addresses the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in US v Skrmetti that allows states to ban medically necessary gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary youth.

The discussion covers the background of the case, its implications for states like Minnesota and North Dakota, and the personal and professional impacts on trans youth, their families, and healthcare providers. This chat explains and explores the ongoing challenges, legal strategies, and the broader significance of ensuring access to gender-affirming care amid a shifting political landscape.

Timestamps:00:00 Supreme Court Ruling: A Devastating Blow to Trans Youth00:22 Meet the Panelists: Experts in Gender Affirming Care01:37 Understanding the US v Skrmetti Case04:44 Legal Scrutiny and the Supreme Court's Decision06:45 What is Gender Affirming Care?10:06 Implications of the Supreme Court's Ruling16:17 The Role of Science and Medicine in Legal Decisions23:54 Impact on North Dakota and Minnesota27:34 The Broader Landscape of Transgender Rights32:15 Historical Context of Trans Rights in North Dakota35:12 Migration Trends and Healthcare Access37:17 Challenges of Relocating for Healthcare39:51 National vs. State Healthcare Policies48:23 Insurance and Prior Authorization Issues52:20 Future Legislative Challenges and Final Thoughts

Host: Noah Parrish, Gender Justice Communications Director

Guests:

Sara Jane Baldwin, Gender Justice Senior Staff Attorney

Paula Schaefer, Advocate for Minnesota Juvenile Justice Reform

Meagan McIntyre, Gender Justice 2024 legal intern

In this conversation on The Gender Justice Brief, we shine a light on an issue that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the unequal protection of girls in Minnesota’s juvenile justice system.

This episode was inspired by a keynote address Gender Justice Senior Staff Attorney Sara Jane Baldwin gave at the annual conference of Minnesota’s Advisory Task Force for Justice-Involved Women and Girls, “Beyond the Bars: Partnering with Girls for Meaningful Justice Reform.”

Our guests walk us through the history of Minnesota’s juvenile justice system, explore the systemic inequities girls face today, and discuss how the proposed Equal Rights Amendment could address some of these injustices.

Note: This is the final episode of the season for the podcast. We are taking a break as we focus on the work ahead in 2025. Subscribers will receive notifications of any new episodes recorded in the future.

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Guests:

• Erin Maye Quade, Gender Justice Special Projects Advisor

• Jess Braverman, Gender Justice Legal Director

• Brittany Stewart, Gender Justice Senior Staff Attorney

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case out of Tennessee called U.S. v. Skrmetti that could determine the future of gender-affirming care in the United States.

In the monumental case, families, doctors, and the United States government are asking the Supreme Court to strike down Tennessee’s ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth.

Gender Justice legal and policy experts held a briefing to walk listeners through the key legal arguments made on December 4th, explaining how this case advanced to the nation's highest court, and discussing the potential outcomes that could impact transgender rights across the country. Today’s episode is a recording of that briefing.

Links and resources mentioned in the briefing:

U.S. v. Skrmetti

T.D. v. Wrigley: Protecting Access to Health Care for Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

Wikipedia entry for Frances Thompson, a formerly enslaved Black trans woman whose story became part of the impetus for the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Visit the "Gender Justice" Website ⁠here⁠ and "Unrestrict Minnesota" ⁠here⁠.

The GJB is produced by Michael at ⁠www.501MediaGroup.com⁠