When Indiana ripped a child suffering from gender confusion issues from his home because of his parents’ personal and religious beliefs on the subject, YAF joined an amicus brief to argue the removal violated the parents’ fundamental rights. Courts cannot simply substitute their own judgment in place of the parents because of a sensitive or politically charged topic, and the “child’s best interest” standard does not allow this.
Date commenced: November 29, 2023
Court: United States Supreme Court
Partner: Advancing American Freedom
Brief: M.C. and J.C. v Indiana Department of Child Services