In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the Court granted parents’ private religious beliefs the power to restrict what students can learn about themselves, their peers, and the diverse histories that shape our shared understanding of liberation. In Trump v. CASA, while the question of the constitutionality of birthright citizenship was sidestepped, the court weakened one of the most important tools we have to stop harmful laws before they take effect, placing the burden on individuals to defend their rights on a case-by-case basis. Our attorneys are already strategizing about the tools we have to ensure all our freedoms are respected in the courts.
But in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the court affirmed access to preventive healthcare, including PrEP, cancer screenings, and other essential services, thanks to years of relentless organizing and advocacy from our communities. This underscores the importance of doubling down on our grassroots power building. The path out of this crisis will be found in our neighborhoods, not Washington, D.C.
These rulings, issued just days after the Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth in U.S. v. Skrmetti, make one thing clear: the fight for safety, dignity, and care is far from over. But we hold the power. We carry each other. We protect each other. And we will always build the future we deserve.
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