Thursday, October 2, 2025
1pm–2pm Eastern Time
Online
States justify statutes aimed at banning medical care for LGBTQ people by arguing that they are serving a state interest, generally protecting children. When statutes are challenged, trial courts must assess the alleged scientific evidence to determine that which is based on methodologically sound science and that which is not, not for the purpose of assessing the merits of the alleged scientific evidence, but, rather, to identify a material question of fact. The question is whether there is true uncertainty in the science, or whether animus is embedded in the “science” the legislature relied on. Animus is not a state interest that can justify legislation under rational basis testing whether in the substantive due process or equal protection context.
This talk by Heather Walter-McCabe, Associate Professor, Saint Louis University School of Law Center for Health Law Studies, will explore who decides how and what information and “research” is valid justification of a legitimate state interest to support public policy, particularly when there is valid concern not only regarding scientific rigor, but also animus.
- ‘1.0 Hour Indiana Distance Education CLE
- CEU Certificates for Indiana Behavioral Health & Human Services Providers Available
- Webinar is free; registration is required.
