"California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Gender Affirmation in Custody Battles, Evangelical Advocates Gain Ground"

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges in child custody cases to consider whether a parent has affirmed their child's gender identity. The bill, AB 957, aimed to include a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity as a factor in determining parental responsibility. Newsom expressed his support for transgender rights but cited concerns about the executive and legislative branches dictating legal standards for the judicial branch. The bill's author, Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, expressed disappointment with the veto, emphasizing the need to protect transgender children in the family court system.