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May 26, 2016

11 States Sue Obama Gov't over Transgender Rights Directive
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Eleven states are suing the Obama administration over its recent
directive saying students have the right under federal law to use the
bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity. Nine of the 11
states have Republican governors. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
announced the lawsuit Wednesday.

Ken Paxton: "Two hours ago, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against
the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice regarding
their directives that open up all school bathrooms to people of both
sexes. We're taking this action to protect Harrold Independent School
District, which on Monday night fulfilled a responsibility to their
community by adopting a bathroom policy that puts the safety of their
students first."

Topics:LGBT

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