NC Legislature Overrides Vetoes of Republican Bills That Launch 'All-Out Attack' on Trans Youth
NC Legislature Overrides Vetoes of Republican Bills That Launch 'All-Out Attack' on Trans Youth
NC Legislature Overrides Vetoes of Republican Bills That Launch 'All-Out Attack' on Trans Youth
"Extremist legislators are trying to gain political power by harming vulnerable young people and their families."
The North Carolina Legislature overrode vetoes by Governor Roy Cooper of several Republican bills targeting transgender youth. One bill bans gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors. Another prohibits instruction about gender identity and sexuality for K-4 students. A third prevents trans girls from playing on sports teams matching their gender identity. Advocates called this an "all-out attack" that will harm young people. Over 550 anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed nationwide this year. Notably, a Democratic state representative recently switched to the Republican party, giving them the votes needed to override vetoes.