Iowa must pay $85k to transgender students banned from bathroom at state Capitol
Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.
September 11, 2025
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Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.
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