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Iowa Becomes First State to Revoke Gender Identity Protections in Civil Rights Code

Iowa's new law, effective July 1, removes gender identity protections, sparking protests and legal challenges from LGBTQ+ advocates amid promises of further discrimination.

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  2. Iowa First to Reverse 'Gender Identity' Rights Claim

    Still, despite the hand wringing of Democrats, the state’s supreme court has already undermined transgenderism to a degree by ruling that discrimination based on sex does not include gender identity.

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  4. Iowa becomes first US state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code

    Iowa became the first US state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code on Friday when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that opponents say will expose transgender people and other Iowans to discrimination in all aspects of daily life.

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  5. Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections for gender identity

    Iowa will now become the first state to roll back civil rights protections for a group of people facing some of the highest rates of discrimination across the country.

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Updated: Feb 28th, 2025, 11:46 PM ET

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on March 1 that eliminates gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code, making Iowa the first state to remove such protections. The law, effective July 1, defines male and female strictly based on biological sex at birth and limits transgender rights, including bathroom access and participation in sports. Advocates and Democratic legislators oppose the law, asserting it discriminates against transgender individuals. Over 2,000 protesters rallied at the Capitol, voicing their concerns. Legal challenges by advocacy groups are expected, as the new law ignites fears of increased discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Iowa has become the first state to eliminate gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a significant rollback that could lead to increased discrimination against transgender individuals.

  • The new law, supported by Republican lawmakers, is framed as a measure to safeguard women's rights and provide clear definitions of male and female based on biological sex, though critics argue it marginalizes transgender rights and undermines equality.

  • Advocacy groups are preparing legal challenges against the law and emphasize the need for ongoing efforts to protect LGBTQ+ rights, as many perceive this as a direct attack on their existence and well-being.

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