Oklahoma Governor Signs Controversial Executive Order Targeting Transgender Rights

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order targeting transgender rights, directing state agencies to use narrow definitions of "female" and "male" based on a person's sex assigned at birth. The order also includes definitions for other gender-related terms and mandates separate restrooms and locker rooms for boys and girls in schools. This is the latest in a series of policies in Oklahoma that restrict the rights of transgender individuals, including laws on bathroom use, healthcare, and sports participation. Critics argue that the order codifies discrimination against transgender women and is a thinly veiled attack on their rights.