(ST. PAUL, Minn.) – In a United States Supreme Court decision announced Wednesday, the Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The 6-3 decision will now allow states across the country to roll back protections for this life saving healthcare.
Additionally, the New York Times has reported that federal funding will end for the national suicide prevention hotline’s specialized services for the LGTBQ+ community next month.
In response, Senator Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis) released the following statement:
“Today’s decision by the far-right justices of the Supreme Court will allow states across the country to remove scientifically sound and necessary health care for those who most need it. Coupled with the news that suicide prevention services will no longer be provided, these decisions will only lead to unnecessary suffering for transgender youth and the wider LGBTQ+ community and continues the demonization and attack of our community.
“While President Trump and conservative state governments are rolling back these protections and services people depend on, Minnesota will continue to be a North Star and refuge for those who are only seeking the freedom they deserve. Gender-affirming care remains accessible and protected, and we will continue to provide the services and care that will help those in need.”
In the 2023 Legislative Session, legislation was passed establishing Minnesota as a Trans Refuge State.
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