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Department of Justice says West Virginia, Arkansas transgender bans violate federal law
The U.S. Department of Justice has slammed a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports.
In a policy directive, the department said discrimination based on a student's sexual orientation or gender identity will be treated as a violation of federal sex discrimination law.
State legislators Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.
West Virginia's governor has signed a bill that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.
Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment. There has been little in the way of tangible repercussions for those states.
The move followed pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of trans youth. The bill was among several targeting transgender people that have easily advanced in Arkansas.
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