South Carolina GOP Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Treatments for Minors
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican leaders in South Carolina are rejoicing following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to uphold a Tennessee law restricting transgender treatments for minors. Governor Henry McMaster described the ruling as a "major victory for South Carolina and the entire country," emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children from irreversible medical procedures.
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette echoed McMaster’s sentiments, calling the protection of children "non-negotiable." The Republican officials expressed gratitude towards former President Donald Trump for his influence on a national level and for McMaster’s “steady voice” for the state.
Attorney General Alan Wilson highlighted the decision as a validation of their stance that there is no constitutional right for children to undergo life-altering medical interventions and noted a celebratory tone among the Senate Republican Caucus. Senator Danny Verdin, Chairman of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee and author of the state’s “Help not Harm” bill, stated that the facade of “gender-affirming care” is collapsing as public awareness grows.
Governor McMaster had previously supported Tennessee’s case through an amicus brief alongside nine other Republican governors. In the ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledged the complexities surrounding the case, pertaining to evolving medical treatments, but affirmed that the court’s role was to ascertain potential violations of the Equal Protection Clause.
Conversely, advocates from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) expressed deep disappointment, asserting that the ruling denies vital healthcare to transgender youth. Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Tennessee, remarked that the decision creates a disparity in access to healthcare, underscoring their commitment to fight for the rights and dignity of transgender individuals nationwide.
The implications of this ruling resonate beyond state borders, as debates over transgender healthcare continue to unfold across the country.
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