Anti-Trans groups including far right advocacy groups say such laws are needed because transgender female athletes have physical advantages
The lawsuit, Roe v. Critchfield, was brought on behalf of a rising seventh-grade trans student and a LGBTQ high school student organization
The Attorneys General implied that LGBTQ+ merchandise could be considered obscene and threatened Target for selling LGBTQ+ youth merchandise
“This law is a dangerous intrusion upon the rights of Idaho families. Our state should be a safe place to raise every child, including trans"
Between 400 and 600 bills were introduced since January that target LGBTQ folks, disproportionately transgender kids
"The bill goes against expert guidance on best-practice trans youth medical care & allows government to override personal medical decisions"
Idaho Family Policy Center helped draft legislation asking state lawmakers to prohibit drag performances from public places
Evidence shows suspect may be involved in other recent crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community as detectives continue their investigation
Boise Pride later cancelled plans for the drag show- the decision was made because of safety concerns for the children and their parents
“You show people that you can do something like this, and you can get away with it, it encourages other people to do something”
