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Montana Lawmakers Reject Proposal to Block Transgender Representative from Women's Restrooms Amid Nationwide Protests

Montana lawmakers have voted against restricting Rep. Zooey Zephyr's restroom access, amidst escalating protests against transgender bathroom bans, including sit-ins at the U.S. Capitol.

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Updated: Dec 5th, 2024, 10:14 PM ET

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Montana state lawmakers voted down a proposal to deny Rep. Zooey Zephyr access to women’s restrooms. This decision comes amid significant protests against transgender bathroom restrictions, highlighted by recent sit-ins at the U.S. Capitol, where activists demonstrated against a new policy banning trans individuals from bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. Around 15 protesters were arrested, including Chelsea Manning, during these demonstrations, which echoed broader ongoing tensions surrounding transgender rights and legislative actions taken in various states against such rights.

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