Twenty-eight states are considering anti-trans bills, according to the the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The bills put forth this year predominantly fall into two categorites: targeting the ability for trans girls and women to participate in school sports, and restricting young trans peoples’ access to gender-affirming healthcare.
While many of them may not become law, bills in three states — Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas — have already been passed and signed by state governors this month.
“This has been a significant part of my work at the ACLU for the past six years and…
