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Montana Legislature Defeats Bathroom Ban for Transgender Lawmaker

Montana lawmakers narrowly voted against a proposed rule to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in the state capitol, with the Joint Rules Committee's House members voting 10-12 against it. The proposal, backed by Republican Jerry Schillinger, was part of ongoing debates over transgender rights, particularly affecting Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first transgender woman legislator. The decision reflects a split among Republicans, with some viewing the ban as protective and others as a distraction, while Democrats unanimously opposed it.

via NBC Montana|

#bathroom-ban #montana #politics

lgbtq2 years ago•3 min saved

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr's Love Life and Political Controversies.

Montana's first trans lawmaker, Zooey Zephyr, has proposed to her girlfriend, Erin Reed, who is an independent journalist and LGBTQ+ activist. The couple announced their engagement on 6 May, after Zephyr was banned from the floor of the state's House of Representatives for speaking out against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. Zephyr and the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana are suing the state over its censorship of her, alleging that recent actions taken by the House to silence her violate her First Amendment rights.

via PinkNews|

#erin-reed #lgbtq #lgbtq-activism

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr faces political silencing and attacks"

Despite being barred from the floor of the Montana House of Representatives for speaking out against a gender-affirming healthcare ban, Zooey Zephyr, the first transgender lawmaker in state history, hasn't lost hope. Republican lawmakers passed a set of bills banning gender-affirming care, drag performances, and writing the very existence of trans, non-binary, and intersex people out of the state code. In the face of this onslaught of bills, activists and lawmakers alike in Montana leapt into action, including Rep Zephyr. The battle for societal acceptance doesn’t move according to a legislative calendar, and for Representative Zooey Zephyr, the work of making Montana a safe, democratic place for LGBTQ+ people to live and thrive continues apace.

via The Independent|

#gender-affirming-care-ban #lgbtq #montana

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Montana judge denies transgender lawmaker's request to return to House floor

A judge has denied Montana state legislator Zooey Zephyr’s motion to have her legislative privileges and duties reinstated after being censured by House Republicans. Zephyr is the first openly transgender lawmaker in the state and had urged House Republicans to vote against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth. Some legislators argued Zephyr had broken House rules of decorum when she said legislators would have "blood on your hands" if they passed the transgender youth care ban. Zephyr's attorneys are unlikely to appeal the ruling since the legislative session is coming to a close.

via ABC News|

#censure #free-speech #montana

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's bid to return to Montana House rejected by judge.

A judge ruled that Montana House Democrat, Rep. Zooey Zephyr, was barred from returning to the state House floor after being excluded by Republican colleagues. The legal battle began after Zephyr was silenced for telling Republicans they would have "blood on their hands" for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids. The fight put a national spotlight on transgender issues and the muzzling of dissent in statehouses across the United States. Zephyr's supporters have gathered in protest, demanding to "let her speak." The lawsuit alleges House leadership's actions are a violation of Zephyr's First Amendment rights.

via USA TODAY|

#first-amendment #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Transgender lawmaker denied return to Montana House floor

A Montana judge has denied transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr's request to return to the House floor after she was barred by Republican colleagues over remarks on gender-affirming care legislation. The judge cited the separation of powers and suggested that what she was seeking was outside the scope of the court's authority. Zephyr had sued in state court challenging her censure for telling fellow lawmakers that a bill to ban gender-affirming care would leave “blood” on their hands. The lawsuit listed House Speaker Matt Regier and Sergeant-at-Arms Brad Murfitt as defendants and alleged that House leaders' actions violated Zephyr's First Amendment rights and the rights of her constituents to representation in their state government.

via NBC News|

#aclu #first-amendment #gender-affirming-care

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Transgender lawmaker denied return to Montana House floor

A Montana judge has denied a request by state Rep. Zooey Zephyr to restore her access to the House floor after she was banned by state House Republicans for the rest of this year’s legislative session. Zephyr, the first openly transgender woman elected to Montana’s legislature, had said GOP lawmakers would have “blood” on their hands for passing bills restricting transgender rights and rallied protesters when state House Speaker Matt Regier blocked her from being recognized to speak. While she is able to retain her seat and cast votes remotely, she is not able to participate in debates for the remainder of the legislative session.

via CNN|

#legislative-session #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's bid to return to Montana House rejected by judge

A judge has rejected the emergency motion filed by the lawyers of Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Montana lawmaker, to return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate. The judge cited the importance of preserving the Constitution’s separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Zephyr was silenced two weeks ago for admonishing Republican lawmakers and was banished from the floor last week for encouraging a raucous statehouse protest. Zephyr and fellow Democrats have denounced her exclusion from floor debates as an assault on free speech that’s intended to silence her criticism of new restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

via New York Post |

#free-speech #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's return to Montana House denied by judge

A judge has rejected the attempt by transgender Montana lawmaker, Zooey Zephyr, to return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate after being silenced and banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest. The judge ruled that it was outside his authority to overrule the Legislature and return Zephyr to the House floor. Zephyr and fellow Democrats have denounced her exclusion from floor debates as an assault on free speech that’s intended to silence her criticism of new restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

via PBS NewsHour|

#free-speech #gender-affirming-care #montana

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Montana Judge Rejects Trans Lawmaker's Return to House Floor

A judge in Montana rejected a lawsuit filed by Representative Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Democrat, seeking to return to the House of Representatives after being barred for making comments against a ban on hormone treatments and surgical care for transgender minors. The ban was approved by Republican lawmakers and signed by Governor Greg Gianforte. Montana is one of several states where Republican lawmakers have sought to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender minors, leading to a surge in transgender legislation.

via The New York Times|

#legislative-dispute #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr Faces Uphill Battle in Montana House

A judge has ruled that Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, who was silenced and banished from the statehouse House floor for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest, cannot return to the floor and participate in debate. The judge cited the importance of preserving the Constitution’s separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Zephyr and fellow Democrats have denounced her exclusion from floor debates as an assault on free speech that’s intended to silence her criticism of new restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

via The Associated Press|

#free-speech #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr's return to Montana House denied by judge.

A judge has rejected the attempt by Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, who is transgender, to return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate after being silenced and banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest. The judge ruled that it was outside his authority to overrule the Legislature and return Zephyr to the House floor. Zephyr and fellow Democrats have denounced her exclusion from floor debates as an assault on free speech that’s intended to silence her criticism of new restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

via POLITICO|

#free-speech #legislature #montana

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Montana judge denies Zooey Zephyr's return to state House floor.

A judge has rejected the attempt by Montana lawmaker, Zooey Zephyr, to return to the state House floor after being silenced and then banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest. Lawyers for the state argued that any intervention by the courts on Zephyr's behalf would be a violation of the separation of powers. Zephyr and fellow Democrats have denounced her exclusion from floor debates as an assault on free speech that's intended to silence her criticism of new restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

via CBS News|

#free-speech #montana #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Transgender Montana lawmaker sues for reinstatement after censure.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, one of the first openly transgender people elected to the state legislature, has filed a lawsuit for her full reinstatement after being banned from the floor, anteroom, and gallery for chastising GOP colleagues who were supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The lawsuit alleges that the move violated her free speech and expression rights and requests that the court restore her legislative privileges. The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana is representing four constituents who are plaintiffs alongside Zephyr in the case.

via The Washington Post|

#aclu #free-speech #montana

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Transgender Montana lawmaker sues over censure and removal from House floor.

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Democrat, has sued House Speaker Matt Regier and statehouse Sergeant-at-Arms Bradley Murfitt after being silenced and barred for chiding her Republican colleagues over legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care and for encouraging protesters. Zephyr's attorneys hope to get a ruling as quickly as possible on their request for a temporary restraining order against Regier and Murfitt. Republicans achieved a supermajority in Montana during the 2022 election and now control two-thirds of the state House and Senate, in addition to the governor’s office.

via The Associated Press|

#lawsuit #montana #politics