Overview

• A Catholic couple in Indiana lost custody of their son after refusing to use his chosen name and pronouns, citing their religious beliefs.
• State officials claim the child was removed due to an eating disorder, but the parents and their legal team argue it was because of their stance on gender identity.
• The case has reached the Supreme Court, with the parents seeking to protect parental rights and religious freedom in the face of state intervention.
• Legal representatives argue that the removal was ideologically motivated, highlighting a broader national debate on gender identity and parental rights.
• The child, now a legal adult, was placed in a 'gender-affirming' home, worsening his eating disorder according to the parents.