Parents and teachers who oppose the state policies sued, claiming their parental, free speech and religious rights were violated.
The Supreme Court on Monday barred California from enforcing state rules that restrict when schools can notify parents about students who come out as transgender and requires teachers to use children’s preferred pronouns.
The court, on a 6-3 vote on ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling in favor of parents who oppose the policy on religious grounds to go into effect. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had put the judge’s decision on hold pending further litigation.
The court’s ruling focused on the parents’ claim that their rights under the free exercise clause of the Constitution’s First Amendment were violated. The court also said they have valid parental rights claims under the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.
Oh, that’s devastating for that person… I hate that people are made to feel like their life sucks so much that the only escape is by ending it… when in reality there nothing wrong with them, but the people around them. That girl deserved to live freely and loved. I hope her parents eventually realise(d) that their daughter’s fate was because of their actions and that they have blood on their hands.
I absolutely agree with the rest. They shouldn’t be given full adult rights and autonomy, but they should at least be given some. They have an agency, and it’s not always naive, immature, and uneducated. Some parents fall into those traps themselves. They’re in no position to judge someone just because that person is simply younger than them.
As a society, we’re still so far behind on being progressive on either of the two, but I dream that one day, the transgender community will be as normalised as those who identify as gay. The sheer amount of death threats and rape threats that transgender people receive for simply not aligning with their outer body is insane! It’s so dystopian, I can’t understand how it doesn’t click to people how batshit crazy it is!
I’m glad that you’ve found a belonging. I’ve recently rediscovered the importance of grassroot movements, NGOs, and small communities since I started reflecting on what I can do to help the current global issues. Having a support group can make a significant change on how a person views not only themselves but others too. May no minority group feel isolated 🫶 And you’re right; family isn’t defined by blood but by unconditional love.
I appreciate the support. It’s been an emotional journey, but I’m proud of myself for making an effort to stay authentic and to stand up for what’s right. The anxiety, the fears, the anger, and the tears have all been and continue to be worth it. I’d do anything to guarantee a liberated life for everyone.