Despite acknowledging that minors are not capable of giving informed consent, an ACLU lawyer defends trans procedures for them.

An attorney from the ACLU, who is transgender, defended gender transition procedures for children on Tuesday, acknowledging that they are not old enough to give their consent.

This week, the Supreme Court will hear a case brought by a trans man challenging Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors. Chase Strangio discussed the case on CNN.

Strangio argued that there is sufficient data to demonstrate the benefits of minors undergoing such procedures, and even some children under the age of 10 require this "relief" from suffering.

"Strangio stated that these doctors are not being forced to provide this medication, but rather they are choosing to treat their patients in the best way possible based on the available evidence. Additionally, these young people have known their identity since they were two years old and have suffered for six or seven years before receiving any relief."

While attempting to argue for parental rights, Strangio recognized that minors lack the legal capacity to consent to medical procedures.

"The attorney stated, "It is not the children who are consenting to the treatment, but rather the parents who are giving their consent. As a parent, I understand that when our children are suffering, we also suffer. These parents are following the advice of the mainstream medical community and making what they believe to be the best decisions for their children. However, the state of Tennessee has overstepped its bounds and is now questioning the judgment of these loving parents.""

For the first time, the Supreme Court will examine limitations on the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for minors in the upcoming case, U.S. v. Skrmetti.

If the Supreme Court rules in favor of Tennessee, it could pave the way for bans on adult transgender treatments.

Strangio stated that one of the things we should be concerned about is the issue of young people not being able to consent to care, but rather their parents consenting to it.

"We are adults who live as transgender people, part of families and communities within society. If the incoming administration bans our healthcare, it effectively excludes us from the country."

Currently, more than 20 states, including Tennessee, have implemented some form of limitations on gender transition procedures for minors.