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US v. Skrmetti could slow the wave of anti-trans laws—or tell policymakers it’s “open season.”

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[–] whostosay 12 points 2 weeks ago

Gee I sure do fucking wonder what they're gonna do

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It was a huge mistake to bring this case before the current SC.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

You don't have a choice if you're arguing for precedent and overturning the status quo.

When else are they going to do it anyways? In twenty years?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

You have to pick your battles. The chances that the current justices will overturn the status quo in favor of trans people is basically non-existant.

So yes, you should wait until the court is made up of people who have a chance of ruling in your favor to avoid a ruling that denying gender affirming care is constitutional.