Newsom didn’t veto anti-parent trans bill for child protection.

In a surprising twist, California Governor Gavin ​Newsom has vetoed the‍ controversial‌ AB-957, one of four new bills aimed at undermining ⁢the child custody rights⁣ of parents who ⁣don’t conform to the ‌state’s‍ radical gender beliefs.

Whether driven by political strategy or Newsom’s conciliatory‍ statement that California ‍courts already consider‍ “the parent’s affirmation of the child’s gender identity” in custody decisions, ‍the veto shows that the growing number of parents concerned about government interference in their parenting is‍ making an impact, even⁢ in ⁢California.

AB-957 ​would have required judges⁤ in ‍child ⁤custody cases to consider whether parents “affirm” their⁣ child’s gender identity. This law would have politicized child custody and violated parents’ constitutional right to choose the​ best care for their child.⁢ By introducing‍ an⁤ experimental and⁣ controversial standard of care for gender dysphoria​ into ​the sensitive realm of child custody,⁣ this legislation would have forced​ parents to comply‌ with California’s‍ ideology ‌or risk losing contact with their⁣ children.

Pediatric Gender Regimen Ignores Scientific Evidence

AB-957 would have⁤ also pressured ‍parents to accept harmful and experimental use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and even surgeries, or risk being deemed insufficiently “affirming” of their child’s⁢ gender ⁢identity‍ and losing ​custody. However, a⁢ growing body of evidence, including several systematic reviews conducted in Europe, has failed to prove the ‌safety​ and effectiveness of these interventions for treating gender⁤ dysphoria in⁣ children.

That’s why many⁤ countries and medical practitioners in‌ the U.S. prioritize compassionate and effective mental health care for children. However, AB-957 would​ have punished parents who⁤ choose to follow scientific ⁤evidence instead of subjecting their children to harmful⁣ treatments. This⁤ legislation would violate parents’ right to make important decisions without government coercion, putting their custody at​ risk.

Politicizing Child Custody Undermines Religious Freedom

Furthermore, laws ⁢like AB-957 target religious parents ⁣who strive to live according to their ‌faith. This⁤ law⁣ would have undermined the parental rights of faithful adherents of various religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, simply because they hold firm to their beliefs about gender. AB-957 would have violated every⁤ parent’s freedom to believe and act ⁤in accordance with those beliefs when raising their children.

While the veto of AB-957 brings some relief to California⁤ parents fighting for their right to raise and⁣ care for their children, the battle against “California’s‌ War ⁤on Parents”⁣ is far ‍from over.

California’s Ongoing Assault on Parents’ Right to Protect Their Kids

For ‍instance, the California legislature also⁢ passed AB-665, which grants ⁢therapists⁤ and other “professionals” the power to determine if a 12-year-old ​is mature enough to consent⁤ to mental health ‍treatment without their parents’ knowledge. ⁣This means children ‌could receive experimental psychological services without their parents’ involvement, potentially ⁢leading them down ⁣a path of irreversible⁤ treatments.

AB-665 allows strangers‍ to make decisions about a child’s best interests, disregarding the parents who know and love them​ the most.

Embrace ‌Gender Ideology, or Else

These laws send ​a clear message: conform to California’s radical gender ideology or risk losing‍ control of your children.

If parents don’t push back ⁣against this government overreach and if​ courts don’t protect their fundamental rights, parents may lose custody for trying to protect their ‌children from harmful treatments.

This assault on parental rights is not limited to California. States like Minnesota are following suit with similar laws, and courts across ⁢the country (such as in Indiana and Ohio) are taking custody away from loving ⁤parents who question harmful protocols and procedures.

America Must Fulfill a New Promise to Parents

Parents must continue ‍to resist this‌ government overreach that threatens their rights. Congress and state⁤ legislatures need to act swiftly to pass legislation that protects parental rights and ensures‌ government accountability, ⁣choice, and transparency, as‍ outlined in the “Promise to ‍America’s Parents.”

When California sneezes, America catches a cold. We ⁣must ‍prevent our nation from catching this cold. The well-being of our children depends on it.