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On the recordJune 18, 2025
Even if a law does clearly and undeniably discriminate on the basis of transgender status, then it still wouldn’t trigger heightened scrutiny.
Said by
Amy Coney Barrett
Independent · District of Columbia
Source
slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Barrett argues that discrimination against transgender people is not inherently suspect under the law.

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