"If confirmed, Smith will undoubtedly use his lifetime circuit court seat to attack LGBTQ+ people and entrench his personal beliefs, as we have seen from other Trump judges with similar records."
"Smith co-owns the James Otis Law Group and represented the American College of Pediatricians, an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, in its submission of an amicus brief in support of Missouri's gender-affirming care ban for minors."
"According to Rice and Flitt, Smith has also voiced support for conversion therapy for trans people."
"When Trump announced Smith's nomination, he praised Smith on Truth Social for his role in the case."
Justin Smith, nominated for the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has a history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights, alarming progressive groups. His confirmation could result in significant harm to the LGBTQ+ community. Smith co-owns a law firm and represented an anti-LGBTQ+ group in supporting a gender-affirming care ban for minors. He has also supported conversion therapy for trans individuals and is involved in defending Arizona's anti-trans sports ban. Smith's ties to Donald Trump further complicate his nomination.
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