"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."
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.
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