June 18. 2025
“The Supreme Court’s decision today in United States v. Skrmetti is a deep and dangerous injustice. As The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, we are dedicated to advancing safety and healing for survivors – including trans survivors – their loved ones, and their communities. We know that trans people are disproportionately targeted for gender-based violence, and more than half of trans people have experienced both domestic and sexual violence. Trans justice is survivor justice.
Today’s ruling places hundreds of thousands of trans young people at significantly greater risk of grievous harm, and continues the assault on the fundamental rights of trans people nationwide. It is particularly concerning because the medical system can already be an unsafe setting for trans survivors, with 1 in 10 trans survivors experiencing assault from a health care provider. This decision makes it even harder for trans survivors and members of the trans community to seek potentially life-saving care and support in the face of violence, and empowers abusers. We stand in solidarity with trans youth and adults in Massachusetts and across the country. We see you. We mourn with you. And we commit to unwavering solidarity to fight for our collective safety, justice, and healing.”