On June 5, 2025, Belgian police in Brussels arrested pro-life activist Lois McLatchie Miller and child protection advocate Chris Elston for peacefully holding signs opposing transgender medical procedures for children. Their messages were reflective of common sense views on the subject, such as “Children are never born in the wrong body” and “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers”. This crackdown on free speech raises alarms about the erosion of fundamental rights in Europe, where voicing concerns about radical gender ideology can lead to detention.
The arrests occurred as Miller and Elston faced an angry mob, yet they remained steadfast, displaying their signs to highlight the dangers of irreversible medical interventions on minors. Puberty blockers and transgender surgeries, often promoted under the guise of “gender-affirming care,” can cause lasting harm—sterility, bone density loss, and psychological distress—and children lack the maturity to consent. The Belgian police, rather than protecting these advocates’ right to protest, silenced them, bowing to a progressive agenda that dismisses science and parental oversight.
Calum Miller, Lois’s husband and a fellow pro-life advocate, spoke out on “EWTN News Nightly” on June 6, 2025, urging Europe to “wake up” to this assault on free expression. He emphasized America’s vital role in defending basic freedoms, as the U.S. often sets a global example for liberty. The Trump administration’s inquiry into hospitals providing transgender drugs and surgeries to minors signals a pushback against this dangerous trend, reinforcing the need to prioritize evidence-based care and safeguard childhood innocence.
The Belgian incident underscores a broader battle: radical gender policies are being forced on society, often without debate or consideration of long-term consequences. Proponents of these procedures claim they support “transgender rights,” but the reality is a reckless experiment on kids, ignoring biological reality and the natural order of male and female. Protecting children from unproven, life-altering treatments is a moral duty, and arresting those who speak this truth only deepens the crisis of free speech and parental rights.
While the left pushes to normalize transgender interventions for minors, resistance is mounting from those who value science, faith, and the sanctity of childhood. The arrest of Miller and Elston is a chilling reminder that speaking out carries risks, but their courage inspires others to stand firm. America must lead by example, supporting policies and leaders who defend life, liberty, and the well-being of the next generation against ideological overreach.
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