Supreme Court Rulings Reflect Rightward Shift in Culture War

The U.S. Supreme Court has made rulings affecting transgender rights, solidifying its conservative stance. It upheld Tennessee's ban on treatments for transgender minors, allowed Trump's military ban, and restricted parent's children's exposure to LGBT storybooks. Additionally, future cases on transgender athletes are on the docket.

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term with landmark decisions influencing America's culture wars, notably involving transgender rights. The conservative-majority court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and granted former President Trump's request to implement his ban on transgender military personnel.

In a move viewed as a broader assault on LGBTQ rights, the court allowed parents to exempt their children from classes featuring LGBT-inclusive storybooks. These rulings highlight the court's trajectory toward the right under the influence of its conservative members, appointed predominantly by President Trump.

Further amplifying the cultural clash, the court is set to tackle the legality of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from female sports teams. The upcoming term promises to continue addressing contentious issues as the ideological divide within the court remains evident.

(With inputs from agencies.)