"Utah Legislature Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Ban"

Utah's legislature passed a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms in schools and government buildings that align with their gender identities, defining "male" and "female" based on genitalia rather than gender identity. The bill, which now awaits the governor's approval, has sparked controversy, with supporters citing safety concerns and opponents condemning it as an infringement on basic freedoms. If enacted, it would be the 13th law in the U.S. limiting trans people's access to public facilities, and advocates continue to push for the rights of trans youth.