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National News See other National News Articles Title: Judge warns ruling strips women of protections, mandates nudity with males The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Seattle-based Korean spa must allow transgender women, including those with fully intact male genitalia, to bathe nude alongside female patrons. The decision has sparked outrage, with critics arguing that it forces women and even young girls into uncomfortable and potentially unsafe situations. The case centers on Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean women-only facility that has operated for over 20 years with strict policies requiring patrons to be biologically female. The Washington State Human Rights Commission filed a complaint against the spa after a transgender woman was denied entry in 2020. The spa sued on First Amendment grounds, arguing that the state’s enforcement violated its religious and free association rights. The ruling has ignited fierce debate. The court’s majority opinion, authored by Judge Margaret McKeown, dismissed the spa’s claims, stating that its religious expression was only “incidentally burdened.” However, Judge Kenneth Lee, a Trump-appointed judge, issued a scathing dissent, arguing that the decision distorts Washington’s anti-discrimination laws and strips women of their rights. Lee’s dissent highlights the most controversial aspects of the ruling. He warned that under this mandate, girls as young as 13 must now share nude spaces with individuals who have male genitalia. He also pointed out that female spa employees are now required to provide full-body massages to naked preoperative transgender women, a policy that many argue violates their personal and religious beliefs. The implications of this ruling are far-reaching. Women’s rights advocates argue that the decision prioritizes ideological enforcement over the safety and dignity of female patrons. The spa’s owners, who are Korean Christians, have expressed concerns that the ruling could drive them out of business, as many customers have vowed to stop attending if the policy is enforced. The legal battle is far from over. Olympus Spa may seek further appeals, and conservative lawmakers are already pushing for legislative action to counter the court’s decision. The case has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over gender identity policies and their impact on women’s spaces. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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