Ohio Enacts Law Restricting Transgender Student Bathroom Access

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bill that bans transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in public and private schools, colleges, and universities. The "Protect All Students Act" mandates separate facilities based on gender assigned at birth, sparking criticism from civil rights groups and LGBTQ+ advocates who argue it endangers transgender youth. The law, which takes effect in 90 days, is part of a broader national trend of legislation restricting transgender rights.