Conservatives including some, students, some faculty, & Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese pushed for reversal
“Indiana legislators have had one goal all along, to use our laws to control what youth can and cannot read, what they can and cannot learn"
The bill is one of six anti-LGBTQ+ measures being considered including anti-LGBTQ book & essential medical care for trans youth bans
The ruling clarifies that the parents' freedom of speech/religious beliefs do not trump the child's medical and/or psychological needs
Seven men — all Proud Boys — entered the library and began arguing with staff and patrons. Several displayed white supremacist symbols
This law makes Indiana the 8th state to ban trans youth from playing sports in 2022 by legislative action — and the 16th in the country
"This victory belongs to the Trans youth of Indiana, who deserve to live as their authentic selves & to play sports free from discrimination"