Oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti case took place Wednesday
Gays Against Groomers has established itself as one of the most notable propagators of anti-trans rhetoric across the nation
What happened in the hearing was unusual: only those in favor of the bill were allowed to speak, leaving those against raising their hands
The group's accounts have repeatedly claimed LGBTQ people are “grooming” children rhetoric that Meta has said “violates hate speech policies”
Many of the group’s posts violate Instagram’s policies against hate speech, harassment, and misinformation, but has gone largely unchecked
Anti-LGBTQ activists perpetuate lies that LGBTQ community targets children for sexual abuse by bringing them to drag performances
The neo-Nazi “Blood Tribe" were seen carrying what appeared to be assault rifles and waving large black flags with the swastika symbol
“Drag performers are framed as seeking to ‘groom’ children into LGBTQ+ identities, particularly trans identities”
Founder Jaimee Michell has a long history of slinging baseless accusations of pedophilia and abuse against political opponents
Donorbox has spent the last few years watering down its rules on hate while refusing to enforce its existing policies