“This moment is, in large part, the culmination of Dana and Lambda Legal’s relentless activism, demanding the federal government recognize all people— regardless of the gender binary—as valid and worthy of recognition and respect.”
“These bills will make life harder for transgender kids across Arizona who should have the opportunity to grow up feeling loved and respected for who they are.”
The Arizona Legislature today forced through three discriminatory bills, two targeting transgender youth by limiting gender-affirming care and banning transgender girls from participating in school sports, and one imposing a 15-week abortion ban.
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan (he/him/his)
Counsel and Health Care Strategist
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