Biden Takes Action to Protect LGBTQ Rights Amidst Hostile Legislation.

President Joe Biden criticized efforts to roll back LGBTQ+ protections, calling proponents of the restrictions "hysterical" and "prejudiced." He announced new actions to protect the LGBTQ+ community, including the appointment of a federal coordinator to address book bans. The American Civil Liberties Union is tracking 491 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced across the US since the beginning of the 2023 legislative session. The Human Rights Campaign has declared a national state of emergency for members of the LGBTQ community.