Jonathan Skrmetti Top 5 Successes as Tennessee AG

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in his two-year term, has achieved notable victories for conservative policies and law against the Biden-Harris administration and private sector entities. One significant case involves the U.S. Supreme Court deliberating on a Tennessee law that restricts gender transitions for minors. The law, which bans puberty blockers, hormones, and gender-transition surgeries for minors, is being challenged by the federal government. Skrmetti and Tennessee officials argue that such procedures are unproven and risky. Skrmetti, a highly respected attorney general, has also successfully defended Tennessee against various challenges. He has filed a lawsuit against BlackRock Inc. for misleading statements about its use of ESG standards in investments, which ordinary shareholders believe prioritize social justice over profitability. In the realm of gender ideology, Skrmetti has thwarted the Biden-Harris administration s proposed Title IX changes, which would have allowed biological boys to participate in girls sports and use girls restrooms and locker rooms. He has also successfully defended Tennessee s policy forbidding a change in the biological sex listed on birth certificates. Skrmetti has also combated illegal immigration by suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over its refusal to share records regarding the catch and release of illegal aliens in Tennessee. In addition, Skrmetti has successfully sued the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over its revised regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would have forced employers to pay for their employees abortions. Lastly, Skrmetti has expressed concerns over government and private sector policies focused on or mandating so-called DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion. He co-led a 13-state letter warning Fortune 100 companies about DEI practices setting up racial preferences in hiring, promotions, and other decisions. Overall, Skrmetti s conservative stance and legal victories have positioned him as a staunch defender of traditional values and constitutional rights against perceived federal overreach.

Source: dailysignal.com
Published on 2024-09-28