The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit upheld Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for minors, following the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Skrmetti. This ruling reflects a broader trend in the judicial system, where conservative majorities deviate from constitutional norms to enforce ideological outcomes. The court dismissed multiple challenges regarding constitutionality and parental rights, establishing a new norm where certain constitutional protections apply selectively, particularly affecting the rights of trans youth and their families. The decision is perceived as a significant setback for trans rights in the Midwest.
In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit's ruling, Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for minors survives three challenges to its constitutionality, illustrating a broader trend of restricting rights for trans minors.
The conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court set a dangerous precedent with the Skrmetti ruling, showing indifference toward the health and safety of trans children, as well as neglecting constitutional rights typically afforded to individuals.
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