Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1). This landmark ruling affirms a law protecting minors from irreversible gender-affirming medical procedures, reinforcing the state’s authority to safeguard the health and well-being of its young citizens.

The Court’s decision confirms that a state’s efforts to protect children who struggle with identity issues from life-altering and irreversible procedures in this way does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling sets a critical precedent, supporting the rights of states to protect children.

In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the Court’s limited role in resolving policy disputes, stating:

“This case carries with it the weight of fierce scientific and policy debates about the safety, efficacy, and propriety of medical treatments in an evolving field. The Equal Protection Clause does not resolve these disagreements. The Court’s role is not ‘to judge the wisdom, fairness, or logic’ of SB1, but only to ensure that the law does not violate equal protection guarantees. It does not. Questions regarding the law’s policy are thus appropriately left to the people, their elected representatives, and the democratic process.”

“This ruling is a triumph for families, children, and the rule of law,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America. “By upholding Tennessee’s law, the Supreme Court affirms that states have the authority to protect minors from experimental and irreversible medical procedures that defy God’s design for the human body. At Concerned Women for America, we stand steadfast in our commitment to defend the well-being of our children, uphold parental rights, and honor the unbending truth of biological reality as a reflection of God’s perfect creation.”

CWA praises the state of Tennessee for its courageous leadership in defending the sanctity of life and urges other states to follow this example by prioritizing the protection of their youth in accordance with Biblical principles. CWA remains devoted to advocating for policies that glorify God, strengthen families, and uphold the truth of Scripture.