Indiana Parents Appeal to Supreme Court Over Custody Loss Linked to Gender Identity Dispute

The Supreme Court is being petitioned by Indiana parents after their child was removed from their home due to their refusal to affirm his gender identity, sparking a national debate on parental rights and religious freedom.

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.