The Williams family is participating in the DOJs lawsuit on behalf of their daughter.

to protect her privacy, was affected by the Tennessee legislation.

Now 16, L.W.

FILE - Advocates gather for a rally at the state Capitol complex in Nashville, Tenn., to oppose a series of bills that target the LGBTQ community, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jonathan Mattise, File)

Advocates rally at the state Capitol complex in Nashville, Tenn., to oppose a series of bills that target the LGBTQ community, Feb. 14, 2023.Jonathan Mattis/AP

first told her parents she was struggling with her gender identity when she was 12.

The court could alternatively decide to still hear the case and rule anyway.

I hope that we win this case.

And I hope that that means [trans youth] can get access to the care they need.