Maine’s Gov. Janet Mills has advised President Donald Trump that she’s going to observe the regulation, not his government order about transgender athletes (“ ‘See you in court’: Maine governor clashes with Trump over trans rights,” Feb. 21 Nation & World Politics). Washington’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has made it clear that college districts should not have to be guided by a letter from the appearing assistant secretary for civil rights within the U.S. Division of Training however ought to observe the regulation right here within the state of Washington (“Washington faculties chief to Trump and his Dept. of Training: Again off,” Feb. 23, Opinion). U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota reminded Elon Musk in a put up on X that he’s not her boss and in addition not the boss of the numerous public workers who’re being requested to report their accomplishments or be laid off.
In all of those circumstances, we’re being reminded that elected our bodies make the legal guidelines, whether or not the legal guidelines are nationwide, state degree or native. Elected officers are starting to talk up. It should take extra of those responses, hopefully some finally from Republicans in addition to Democrats, and a while for court docket circumstances to be resolved.
We can assist by thanking and inspiring our public officers who’re prepared to take a stand. Thanks to Reykdal, Washington State Legal professional Basic Nick Brown and Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Mary Wallon, Seattle
