A federal judge in Idaho has blocked a gender affirming care ban from going into affect, ruling that the ban violates the civil rights of parents and their trans kids.
The way the judge was able to twist around the meaning of "deeply rooted in our nations history" shows just how absolutely absurd such an argument is, especially when applied to a medical treatment that didn't exist 200+ years ago. Who gives a F if its deeply rooted. Let people get the medical treatments they need.
phenomenal news- especially since it not only upholds parental and child rights, but calls out the bullcrap of saying the 14th amendment doesn't apply to reproductive freedom and gender affirming care. After all, the judge says, using that narrow standard would rule out penicillin and the polio vaccine as constitutionally protected care. Also calling bullcrap on "the Swedish Study" and other pseudoscience is critical to any cogent discussion on the topic of gender affirming care. Well done.
Judge Winmill's arguments are reasoned and clearly articulated. His refutation of the 6th and 11th courts' bizarre logic is a thing of beauty and it's a clear exposition of the constitutionality of his reasoning. It's common sense. George Washington on his deathbed was being attended by a physician who was trying to save his life by bleeding him out. That's the 'history and traditions' of medicine our founders enjoyed.
One would think that judge Winmill's logic would win out. But it's not about the law or logic or even the Constitution. Republicans in the Congress and in the courts are at war. It's not hidden, they talk about their culture war all the time. They intend to persecute transgender people--especially children--and they have no qualms about twisting the law or trampling human rights to do it.
If the Constitution stands in the way, they will just reinterpret it to mean what has never been intended. The Supreme Court stepped off the slippery slope with the Dobbs decision against abortion. Now Republican judges justify persecution of transgender people using the same hammer.
I hope Judge Winmill's logic prevails. But I have no illusions. There are those who believe the Constitution be damned if it keeps them from forcing their ideologies upon us all.
Excellent news, and a very persuasive and reassuring rebuttal of this court vis-a-via the conservative rulings from the 6th and 11th. Of course, it’s too early to celebrate because the GAC issue is inevitably heading to the Supreme Court with its 6-3 conservative majority. Though I very much fear that GAC will fail there in a 5-4 or 6-3 ruling, the reasoning in this decision about what is “deeply rooted in our nation’s history” gives a glimmer of hope for the inevitable appeal.
😭tears of joy from this parent at this very smart cookie judge’s ruling. So many fine comments here as well and, well, then there is you, Erin. I take the happiness when we get it. It helps shore up the resolve to keep at it! Love to ALL.
When I read of a judge that may be reasonable I like to contact them and express either my thanks or concerns. Usually I can find an email address or phone number.
Without your reporting we’d be in the blind . Glad to have re uped my subscription. This ruling is only a start . There are many more newly passed state laws that are blatantly unconstitutional . We all need to stay informed on our local and state politics , not just national politics . We need to vote and get out the vote .
While this ruling is heartening , many of our parents are less than fully affirming . Depending on circumstances bootstraps of stubborn independence and personal agency , not to mention a rainmaker’s skill at bankrolling are still necessary :)
Yes, that damn penicillin is just not rooted in the traditions of the USA!? A very interesting judgment, but like so many of these matters there’s still a way to go. Good to hear the cranks’ nonsense taken down.
The way the judge was able to twist around the meaning of "deeply rooted in our nations history" shows just how absolutely absurd such an argument is, especially when applied to a medical treatment that didn't exist 200+ years ago. Who gives a F if its deeply rooted. Let people get the medical treatments they need.
I’m so happy! Unfortunately, this is not the highest court, and I fear the worst from the inevitable appeal. 😢
Thanks again for your amazing reporting. It is a critical need met.
phenomenal news- especially since it not only upholds parental and child rights, but calls out the bullcrap of saying the 14th amendment doesn't apply to reproductive freedom and gender affirming care. After all, the judge says, using that narrow standard would rule out penicillin and the polio vaccine as constitutionally protected care. Also calling bullcrap on "the Swedish Study" and other pseudoscience is critical to any cogent discussion on the topic of gender affirming care. Well done.
Conservatives like to fight for Parents' Rights! except when those parents are doing things they don't like.
Finally. A court not just rendering an appropriate decision but calling out the falsehoods cited as evidence in conflicting cases.
This will still end up with SCOTUS and that is scary given current composition.
We get so few victories I am going to take this one. Especially that this ruling was accomplished in Idaho.
Judge Winmill's arguments are reasoned and clearly articulated. His refutation of the 6th and 11th courts' bizarre logic is a thing of beauty and it's a clear exposition of the constitutionality of his reasoning. It's common sense. George Washington on his deathbed was being attended by a physician who was trying to save his life by bleeding him out. That's the 'history and traditions' of medicine our founders enjoyed.
One would think that judge Winmill's logic would win out. But it's not about the law or logic or even the Constitution. Republicans in the Congress and in the courts are at war. It's not hidden, they talk about their culture war all the time. They intend to persecute transgender people--especially children--and they have no qualms about twisting the law or trampling human rights to do it.
If the Constitution stands in the way, they will just reinterpret it to mean what has never been intended. The Supreme Court stepped off the slippery slope with the Dobbs decision against abortion. Now Republican judges justify persecution of transgender people using the same hammer.
I hope Judge Winmill's logic prevails. But I have no illusions. There are those who believe the Constitution be damned if it keeps them from forcing their ideologies upon us all.
Excellent news, and a very persuasive and reassuring rebuttal of this court vis-a-via the conservative rulings from the 6th and 11th. Of course, it’s too early to celebrate because the GAC issue is inevitably heading to the Supreme Court with its 6-3 conservative majority. Though I very much fear that GAC will fail there in a 5-4 or 6-3 ruling, the reasoning in this decision about what is “deeply rooted in our nation’s history” gives a glimmer of hope for the inevitable appeal.
😭tears of joy from this parent at this very smart cookie judge’s ruling. So many fine comments here as well and, well, then there is you, Erin. I take the happiness when we get it. It helps shore up the resolve to keep at it! Love to ALL.
When I read of a judge that may be reasonable I like to contact them and express either my thanks or concerns. Usually I can find an email address or phone number.
https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/judges/winmill/General_Information.cfm
Glad to see there are pockets of sanity in this country. Thank you for a sliver of good news Erin ❤️
Without your reporting we’d be in the blind . Glad to have re uped my subscription. This ruling is only a start . There are many more newly passed state laws that are blatantly unconstitutional . We all need to stay informed on our local and state politics , not just national politics . We need to vote and get out the vote .
While this ruling is heartening , many of our parents are less than fully affirming . Depending on circumstances bootstraps of stubborn independence and personal agency , not to mention a rainmaker’s skill at bankrolling are still necessary :)
Yes, that damn penicillin is just not rooted in the traditions of the USA!? A very interesting judgment, but like so many of these matters there’s still a way to go. Good to hear the cranks’ nonsense taken down.