Former transgenders, parents, and activists rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court to demand an end to child sex-change surgeries and treatments. The rally coincided with oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors.
Key Points
High-stakes case over the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and transgender surgeries for minors
Former transgenders, parents, and activists speaking out against the 'butchery' and 'trauma' of child sex-change surgeries
Significant presence of detransitioners sharing their negative experiences with sex-altering treatments
Pros
Raising awareness about the negative effects of child sex-change surgeries and treatments
Advocating for the protection of children from irreversible medical procedures
Highlighting the experiences of detransitioners and parents who have lost custody of their children
Cons
Facing backlash and challenges from the LGBTQ lobby
Struggling to have voices heard due to the influence of LGBTQ organizations