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The Florida State Legislature is set to end its session this week, with Republican allies of Governor Ron DeSantis having passed several bills that have been at the top of his agenda. These bills, which include a ban on diversity programs in colleges and a prohibition on students and teachers being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex, have been met with both praise and criticism from lawmakers and citizens alike. Supporters of the bills argue that they are necessary to protect free speech and religious liberty, while critics argue that they are an attack on diversity and inclusion, and could lead to discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community. The bills are expected to be signed into law by Governor DeSantis, and will take effect in July.
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
Montana judge rules against Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender lawmaker, in her attempt to return to the statehouse House floor after being silenced and banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers. Zephyr's attorneys argued that her First Amendment rights were violated, but the judge ruled that the House of Representatives had the authority to control its proceedings. Zephyr has vowed to continue to fight for her rights and the rights of other transgender individuals in the state.
Vermont has become the first state to change its medically assisted suicide law to allow terminally ill people from out of state to take advantage of it. The bill was welcomed by advocates of medically assisted suicide, and is expected to take effect in July with certain criteria, such as having a terminal illness and being a resident of Vermont for at least 15 days. This is a major victory for advocates of medically assisted suicide, and a reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of terminally ill people to make their own end-of-life decisions.
A Missouri judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a rule that would have required adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy before receiving gender-affirming treatments. The rule was challenged by the ACLU and the Transgender Law Center on behalf of two transgender Missourians and the St. Louis Effort for AIDS, who argued that it violated the Missouri Constitution. The case will now move forward in the courts, with a final ruling expected in the coming weeks.
Two Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill that would allow fourteen-year-olds to serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants, sparking debate among Wisconsin residents. The bill would require employees to undergo alcohol server training and adhere to strict safety protocols, and if passed, would make Wisconsin the first state in the nation to allow fourteen-year-olds to serve alcohol.
Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana and the speaker of the Montana House after Republican lawmakers voted to censure and block her from speaking. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the censure and allow Zephyr to return to the House floor, and is expected to be heard in state district court in Helena. The case has been widely criticized by Democrats and civil rights groups, as it could have far-reaching implications for the rights of lawmakers in Montana and beyond.