Idaho Bathroom Law Targeting Transgender Students Blocked by Judge
He issued a temporary restraining order that stops the new law from being implemented while a legal challenge makes its way through the court system.
August 11 2023 12:50 PM
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He issued a temporary restraining order that stops the new law from being implemented while a legal challenge makes its way through the court system.
The legislation, which takes effect immediately, also restricts restroom use and allows teachers to ignore students' chosen pronouns.
Both are now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.
The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.
State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.
His action comes shortly after the signing of "bathroom bills" in Arkansas and Iowa.
The Republican governor of Arkansas says it’s to protect children from the “left’s woke agenda.”
The Iowa Senate approved both bills Tuesday and sent them to the House of Representatives.
Under a bill advancing in the state, they could be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child in certain circumstances.