Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The Right’s About-Turn on Parental Rights
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Nov 30, 2024 
Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project and the first openly trans lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court, joins Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the critical Supreme Court case challenging Tennessee's ban on healthcare for trans youth. They explore the hypocrisy within conservative legal movements regarding parental rights versus trans rights, the rise of anti-trans rhetoric, and the alarming implications of recent legislation. Strangio’s insights shed light on the ongoing battles surrounding gender-affirming care and legal discrimination.
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US v. Skrmetti
- The Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti challenges Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
- This case is crucial for trans rights and will determine if the ban violates the Equal Protection Clause.
Post-Election Fear
- Chase Strangio describes the fear and uncertainty among LGBTQ+ Americans due to the anti-trans rhetoric during the 2024 election campaigns.
- Families are considering relocating due to the potential loss of healthcare and escalating discrimination.
Tennessee's SB1
- Tennessee's SB1 bans gender-affirming care like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery for minors seeking gender transition.
- The law allows these treatments for other purposes, but not for gender transition, revealing its focus on enforcing gender conformity.