• GretaAintNoFlowerChild
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    14 days ago

    “Despite full parental support, Mississippi’s highest court has ruled that a transgender teen cannot legally change his name. Citing a so-called “lack of maturity,” the court invoked anti-trans legislation to deny his request, raising alarm from legal and medical experts alike. Advocates say the decision is part of a disturbing trend of state interference in affirming family decisions.”

  • Jessica
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    14 days ago

    How long until they deny name changes for all trans folks? Why is this ok?

    • Lyra_Lycan
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      14 days ago

      How long until a large enough community stops recognising the state as authority?