Alabama Congressional Candidate Terri LaPoint Praises High Court Ruling on Transgender Youth Care

Republican congressional candidate Terri LaPoint welcomed the recent U.S. Supreme Court Skrmetti decision, calling it “common sense” and a victory for parental rights.

United States v Skirmetti had challenged Tennessee’s law limiting gender‑affirming medical and surgical treatment for minors. In a 6-3 decision, the Justices allowed the law to stand.

“I'm thankful for such a common sense decision from the Supreme Court,” LaPoint posted on Facebook. “As a parent, I know that children are not prepared to make such permanent, life-altering decisions. As a former labor doula, I am a huge proponent of informed decision-making. Children, and their parents, are not being fully informed about the real risks and dangers of such operations. They have become experimental pawns, used by those who care nothing about the well-being of these children. Information on the long-term consequences is being suppressed, and parents are being lied to. 

“Did you know that children who are wards of the state, i.e. foster children, can legally be used for medical research and drug testing without their parents' knowledge or consent? I have reported on this for years. I have learned that most of the early transgender surgeries were done on children within the foster care system. That is likely how the surgical techniques were honed. In some states, even young foster children are being permanently mutilated, and their biological parents are powerless to stop it. I sincerely hope this Supreme Court decision will put an end to foster children being used in this way.

“I have fought for decades for families, including parental rights, and I applaud the Supreme Court Justices for this decision,” LaPoint concluded.

More than 25 states have either enacted or considered similar bans on gender‑affirming care for minors. Supporters, like LaPoint, say these laws protect children and restore parental rights. Opponents—including pediatric and psychological experts—warn such restrictions can cause serious harm and contradict established medical guidance.

Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, which is similar to the Tennessee law in Skrmetti, had its last significant challenges withdrawn earlier this year. Following Skrmetti, it’s doubtful any further challenges will be brought against the Act.

LaPoint is a candidate in the Republican primary for Alabama;s 3rd Congressional District. The primary will be held May 19, 2026. For more information on LaPoint and her campaign, visit her website, TerriLaPointForCongress.com or follow her on social media,