Breakpoint Supreme Court Gets Skrmetti Right, Violence in Minnesota and Nigeria, and Ten Years of Obergefell
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Jun 20, 2025 Ian Spear, an attorney for the Colson Center and founder of Covenant Law, sheds light on recent Supreme Court rulings concerning gender treatment for minors, emphasizing the implications for transgender rights. The conversation explores the complex motivations behind political violence in Minnesota, as well as the alarming rise of violence against Christians in Nigeria. Spear also reflects on the cultural impact of Obergefell's 10th anniversary, discussing the ongoing debates about marriage, family structures, and the need for meaningful engagement in today’s shifting societal landscape.
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Supreme Court Supports States' Protections
- The Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti upholds states' rights to ban puberty blockers and gender transition treatments for minors.
- This decision supports protecting children from medically controversial gender treatments without recognizing a constitutional right to such interventions.
Court Applies Rational Basis Review
- The Court ruled Tennessee's law does not discriminate based on sex but on age and medical use, applying a deferential rational basis review.
- It affirmed states can regulate gender treatments for minors, reflecting no consensus on safety and acknowledging potential permanent harms.
Justice Thomas Critiques Medical Consensus
- Justice Thomas' concurrence strongly criticizes the so-called medical consensus endorsing gender transition treatments for children.
- He exposes political and ideological motives behind WPATH guidelines, highlighting lack of scientific consensus and risks of irreversible harm.