Chloe Cole’s prominence as a detransitioner stems from her willingness to share her deeply personal story with authenticity and conviction. Through her social media presence and powerful congressional testimonies, she has become a leading voice in advocating for greater caution and support in the treatment of gender dysphoria, particularly for young people.
When Diana Lutfi, the civil rights lawyer who penned the Amicus Brief for the Skrmetti v. US case, invited me to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court, she introduced me to Chloe Cole. Diana had been involved in writing the Tennessee legislation which got challenged by the Supreme Court and organizing detransitioners like Chloe Cole along with other organizations to participate in this U.S. Supreme Court case. This case underscores the importance of informed consent in medical procedures, especially with minors, and it's a responsibility we all share to ensure that individuals are fully aware of the implications of their de…
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