The first jury case brought under the Iowa Civil Rights Act since amended in 2007 to prohibit discrimination against trans people at work
The legislation prohibits “a student of the male sex from competing against another school on a team designated for female students”
“I think it's mainly an attack on their existence- I don't know what's the problem with someone feeling they were born in the wrong body”
“[This bill], arguably, is going to erase LGBTQ history and LGBTQ figures and movement leaders from the classroom”
While not all transgender people want or need surgery, it can often be inaccessible or unaffordable to those that do
Tensions and issues regarding the LGBTQ+ student population in the district's schools has been a reoccurring situation
"Judge Meachum’s ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
“No matter where we come from or who we love, we should all be able to agree that everyone deserves protections from domestic violence”
Restricts the promotion of “divisive concepts” relating to race, gender and sex at state colleges and universities
The court’s ruling stops the DFPS from investigating the parents named in the lawsuit