Supreme Court to hear challenge to Washington parental-consent rules
The case challenges Washington statutes that allow minors to obtain mental health and gender-affirming care without parental consent.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case challenging Washington state laws that permit minors to access mental health and gender-affirming care without parental consent. The case raises questions about parental rights and the extent of state authority to allow treatment for minors without parental approval.