"Protests and Arrests Follow Censorship of Transgender Lawmaker in Montana"

Seven people were arrested during a protest in support of Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is transgender, after she was censured by Republican lawmakers for arguing against a bill that would ban medical care for transgender minors. The protesters were heard chanting "Let her speak" during a House floor session, and some were arrested for criminal trespass. Zephyr stood in solidarity with the protesters and tweeted that she is devoted to those who rise in defense of democracy. Montana House Republicans condemned the protest, while House Minority Leader Kim Abbott praised it as a statement in support of transgender rights.