Heightened Scrutiny follows ACLU attorney Chase Strangio as he becomes the first openly transgender person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court in the pivotal case United States v. Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee's 2023 law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The documentary delves into the intersection of legal battles and media narratives, exposing how biased coverage fuels anti-trans legislation and endangers lives. Featuring insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, as well as activists including Laverne Cox, the film underscores the fight for bodily autonomy as central to the soul of democracy