Trans people traveled to the Supreme Court from across the U.S. to hear historic case
Dozens of transgender people, along with their families and allies, gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices considered a Tennessee law banning access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans minors.
WASHINGTON — Dozens of transgender people, along with their families and allies, gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices considered a Tennessee law banning access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans minors.
Some of them, like Lisa and Ryan Welch, traveled hundreds of miles to be in Washington. The Welches, who live in Indianapolis, have a 17-year-old trans son and are the plaintiffs in a suit against a similar law in Indiana.
“We absolutely know that this care saved our son’s life,” Lisa said through tears. “He didn’t think he had a future. He didn’t plan for anything, because he didn’t think he was going to be a boy, and he didn’t think he was going to be around.”
Lisa and Ryan Welch traveled from Indiana, where they are plaintiffs in a suit against a similar state law restricting trans care.Jo Yurcaba / NBC NewsRyan said that before their son received transition-related care, he struggled with suicidal ideation and anxiety. Now, after having gotten care, he’s preparing to go to art school.
Lisa said, “To see that light return to his eyes, I’m never going to stop fighting.”
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