Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement on Wednesday, June 18, after the SCOTUS decision that upheld Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors:
“The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-transition care for minors is a deeply upsetting ruling that prevents transgender children from accessing care essential to their wellbeing.
The science and research are clear: medical care for transgender youth is essential and can save the lives of children who too often suffer from anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
To transgender Marylanders and their families who are upset and scared by this ruling: know that you are protected by Maryland law and your right to care is not affected by this decision. I stand with you, you matter, and you are an invaluable part of our communities across Maryland.”