ACLU x Social Currant | The Fight for Trans Rights: How to Talk About the Supreme Court Case U.S. v. Skrmetti

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About ACLU & U.S. v Skrmetti

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a national nonprofit organization that fights in courts, legislatures, and communities to protect the constitutional rights of all people.

In the last 3 years, 24 states have banned hormone therapy for youth with gender dysphoria. Everyday more and more politicians are attempting to restrict lifesaving health care - from access to abortion to hormone therapy for trans youth. Tennessee is one such state. The ACLU and their partners are headed to the Supreme Court on December 4th to strike down TN’s ban on hormone therapy for trans youth, on behalf of three families with transgender children, and a Memphis-based physician.

At its core, this case (U.S. v Skrmetti) is about whether trans people are protected under the Constitution like everyone else. Our argument: We the people means all the people.

Goals

• Raise public awareness about the case U.S. v Skrmetti and advocate for the families and trans youth who are, and will be, affected by this decision. We need to make noise now.
• Emphasize that families and their doctors should be trusted to make these private medical decisions, not politicians.

Your Role In the Fight: How You Can Help

As creators, you have a unique opportunity and power to amplify this case within your communities, and share critical information about how others can take action and spread awareness.

Here are some suggestions on how to bring awareness to this case, and direct your audiences to take action:

• Share your personal stories
  • Personal stories are incredibly powerful. If this issue resonates with you and you feel comfortable, consider sharing your experience. You never know who might be going through something similar or how your story could positively impact someone else.
• Share the petition with your community
  • The ACLU is gathering signatures on a petition in support of those whose health care is on the line. By signing, their name will be displayed on the steps of the Supreme Court, and will be kept apprised of how they can take action in their community.
  • www.aclu.org/protecttransfreedom
• Direct your audience to the ACLU
  • Encourage your audience to follow and engage with the ACLU on their social media accounts

Context

• US Election Response
• Explaining U.S. v. Skrmetti

Key Messages

Major civil rights cases often lead to misinformation or harmful speculation. We want to highlight three key points to focus on when discussing this case online.