Lawmakers in Iowa are debating a bill that would remove gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights law, leading to protests at the state Capitol.
Demonstrators numbering in the hundreds have come out against the bill, encountering a significant police presence. Despiet opposition from the LGBTQ+ community, the bill has advanced swiftly through the legislative process. Should it pass, Iowa would become the first state to repeal such protections.
This proposal aligns with Republican efforts nationwide to curtail transgender rights, mirroring policies from the Trump administration, many of which are facing legal scrutiny.
