The Attorney General of Missouri just unilaterally banned most adult gender affirming care. This decision is one of the most cruel policies ever released and represents a new front in this fight.
If, as seems clear, this is based on a perversion of the scientific literature, then the way forward is also clear: a lawsuit for violation of due process and equal protection, immediate petition for an injunction and, finally, the finest expert testimony at trial that money can buy.
This last is absolutely imperative. The science is in our corner; they have to lie about the science to prevail, and they apparently have no problem with that.
Another thing that might be nice to do is file a separate action with the state bar seeking censure and revocation of his law license for what must be a profound violation of ethics. He has abused his position by acting either with malice or with culpable negligence in derogation of medical standards to cause harm to a great number of suffering people. Such an action might not prevail, but at the very least it would send a message -- and not just to him, but to all attorneys general thinking of doing the same thing.
I wish nothing but Nightmares & Hellish migraines on these lawmakers. I’m not a praying woman, but will make a very special exception in this instance.
This is not America, it’s more like a 3rd world religious hellscape.
What the hell even is a "social contagion test"? God I can't wait for the Republican Party to get what's been coming for them for the better part of a century.
How the hell is this legal??? Lambda Legal and the ACLU need to challenge this immediately. These "lawmakers" should burn in whatever hell they imagine.
Unbelievable yet entirely believable in this climate of sheer hate of trans people. This has to be overturned but it may take time. I would imagine other red states will try and follow suit. I never knew this country had so many ignorant, hateful people regarding trans issues. But we must remain hopeful for the long term.
This is the same zealot AG who just filed an amicus brief on ‘protecting the unborn’. This language is not even in the realms of scientific; but you will see it everywhere; they just stood it up in the abortion pill (mifepristone) ruling. He’s part of the political apparatus funded to erode trans and reproductive rights plus make sure everyone is locked and loaded.
I'm autistic (a proportionally higher percentage of trans folks are) and transitioned nearly 30 years ago. Does this means I'd lose access to testosterone if I were living in MO?! They truly want to eliminate us. I'm bracing myself for when they go for a religious exception for ALL medical care for trans people. Thanks for your reporting, Erin! Make sure to take good care of yourself: this stuff is toxic to read and report on!
Now I’m nervous AF that Miyares is going to try this in Virginia; the republicans tried to pass some restrictions on us earlier this year but the democrats still (barely) hold the senate, so autocratic BS like this is the only path they currently have here. No doubt that shitbag Youngkin would love it.
Welp, glad I’ve already bought tools to help defend myself when I drive back to my old state to visit friends and family. I can’t help but see this madness spread now that they’ve figured out this route to achieve their goals.
WTF with these politicians who want to practice medicine without the proper schooling or training. The majority of them wouldn’t even be smart enough to get accepted into a correspondence course on cooking or a typewriter school let alone a medical school where being smart is a requirement. SMFH
ACLU should challenge this immediately he has no real authority to do this
If, as seems clear, this is based on a perversion of the scientific literature, then the way forward is also clear: a lawsuit for violation of due process and equal protection, immediate petition for an injunction and, finally, the finest expert testimony at trial that money can buy.
This last is absolutely imperative. The science is in our corner; they have to lie about the science to prevail, and they apparently have no problem with that.
Another thing that might be nice to do is file a separate action with the state bar seeking censure and revocation of his law license for what must be a profound violation of ethics. He has abused his position by acting either with malice or with culpable negligence in derogation of medical standards to cause harm to a great number of suffering people. Such an action might not prevail, but at the very least it would send a message -- and not just to him, but to all attorneys general thinking of doing the same thing.
I wish nothing but Nightmares & Hellish migraines on these lawmakers. I’m not a praying woman, but will make a very special exception in this instance.
This is not America, it’s more like a 3rd world religious hellscape.
I’ve been stockpiling my son’s T for this reason!! Missouri is insane and is breaking my heart. We cannot wait to get out of here. 😭
What the hell even is a "social contagion test"? God I can't wait for the Republican Party to get what's been coming for them for the better part of a century.
The party of “small government” - small enough to slip into your doctor’s office and your womb.
How the hell is this legal??? Lambda Legal and the ACLU need to challenge this immediately. These "lawmakers" should burn in whatever hell they imagine.
Okay so you can't even be an autistic trans person, this is amazing. I guess I on know what Iowa's legislature is thinking right now
Get your black market HRT ordered ASAP if you don't have a couple years supply already...
Unbelievable yet entirely believable in this climate of sheer hate of trans people. This has to be overturned but it may take time. I would imagine other red states will try and follow suit. I never knew this country had so many ignorant, hateful people regarding trans issues. But we must remain hopeful for the long term.
This is the same zealot AG who just filed an amicus brief on ‘protecting the unborn’. This language is not even in the realms of scientific; but you will see it everywhere; they just stood it up in the abortion pill (mifepristone) ruling. He’s part of the political apparatus funded to erode trans and reproductive rights plus make sure everyone is locked and loaded.
I'm autistic (a proportionally higher percentage of trans folks are) and transitioned nearly 30 years ago. Does this means I'd lose access to testosterone if I were living in MO?! They truly want to eliminate us. I'm bracing myself for when they go for a religious exception for ALL medical care for trans people. Thanks for your reporting, Erin! Make sure to take good care of yourself: this stuff is toxic to read and report on!
This platform needs other options like rage and grief
Now I’m nervous AF that Miyares is going to try this in Virginia; the republicans tried to pass some restrictions on us earlier this year but the democrats still (barely) hold the senate, so autocratic BS like this is the only path they currently have here. No doubt that shitbag Youngkin would love it.
Welp, glad I’ve already bought tools to help defend myself when I drive back to my old state to visit friends and family. I can’t help but see this madness spread now that they’ve figured out this route to achieve their goals.
WTF with these politicians who want to practice medicine without the proper schooling or training. The majority of them wouldn’t even be smart enough to get accepted into a correspondence course on cooking or a typewriter school let alone a medical school where being smart is a requirement. SMFH