Doctor warns of risks of transgender care for minors and marijuana legalization
Dr. Janet Nesheiwat, a family and emergency physician, has shared her concerns regarding a recent federal judge’s ruling about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on “sex denial treatment” for minors. She highlights the importance of a thorough social and psychological assessment before any irreversible treatments for gender dysphoria are undertaken. In addition, she raises alarms about the increasing potency and health risks associated with marijuana as more states contemplate its legalization.
Recently, conservative legal groups urged the Trump administration to investigate an Alaskan school district for its policy of keeping parents uninformed about their children’s gender identity. America First Legal has filed a request with the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to look into this situation. The district’s measures have drawn significant attention following a recent Supreme Court ruling that favored religious parents, even if that decision pertains to California.
The complaint from AFL focuses on the Hoonah City School District, which has directed staff to use students’ legal names and pronouns in communications with parents, even if students choose different names or pronouns at school. The AFL claims that this policy essentially requires school personnel to present one identity to parents while promoting another at school, which they argue deceives parents about their children.
AFL Senior Counsel Ian Prior criticized the district’s policy, stating it undermines parental rights, encourages dishonesty, and violates federal law. The Justice Department has indicated a willingness to investigate such policies, having already initiated inquiries into similar practices in large school districts like Los Angeles.
Moreover, the AFL’s claims mirror legal threats previously issued by the Thomas More Association against another school district in New Jersey, which also had a policy that kept gender identity information from parents. Following the Supreme Court’s temporary halt on California’s policy that prevents schools from notifying parents about their child’s requests to change their gender, legal actions are gaining traction. This policy also demands that schools use students’ preferred names and pronouns, disregarding parental consent.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit had sided with California’s stance; however, the Supreme Court swiftly reversed this decision, hinting at potential unconstitutionality, a ruling met with dissent from three liberal justices.
The majority opinion expressed that while the state argues its policies ensure safety and privacy, they effectively exclude parents from their children’s key decisions. California lawyers defended the policy by stating it aims to protect transgender youth from potentially abusive parents.
Peter Breen, from the Thomas More Society, expressed optimism that the Supreme Court’s ruling might end the practice of clandestine gender reassignment. However, he’s also aware this is just the beginning, as many parents nationwide are now reaching out for guidance on this matter. Fox News Digital has sought responses from the Hoonah City School District, the Department of Justice, and other involved parties for further commentary.
