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Law's Jessie Hill weighs in on Ohio Supreme Court trans rights case

Media | May 14, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Jessie Hill

Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in trans rights case

State Court Report: Jessie Hill, professor and director of the Reproductive Rights Law Initiative at the School of Law, discussed a case centering on whether Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care violates parents’ fundamental right to make medical decisions and the state’s Health Care Freedom Amendment. She highlighted tensions over defining “healthcare,” the role of courts vs. legislatures, and growing reliance on state constitutions to protect trans rights.

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