I think this is what the request is about, so we don't need to teach
RefTeX the same thing what LaTeX is actually doing and AUCTeX is
parsing.  I also think this is the right order.

So I'd say this is wontfix.

> (Does auctex have a separate bug tracker?  I think I asked once before,
> but I forgot the answer.)

No, it uses debbugs as well.  You have to reassign the bug to AUCTeX and
you have one report less on your plate 😉

Best, Arash