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June 2, 2021

Florida Enacts Ban on Transgender Youth in School Sports
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Florida has become the largest state to impose a ban on transgender
women and girls in school sports. Republican Governor Ron De Santis
signed the bill Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month. At least six
other states, all with Republican governors, have passed similar laws.
The ACLU's Chase Strangio notes more anti-trans bills have become law in
2021 than in the previous 10 years combined. Meanwhile, President Biden
issued a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month and vowed to fight
for LGBTQ rights.


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