Trans Montana lawmaker faces ongoing silencing amidst protests.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Democrat, has been forbidden from participating in debate for a second week after equating support for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors to violence. Her supporters interrupted proceedings in the state House by chanting “Let Her Speak!” while Republican leaders in the legislature doubled down on their decision. The ordeal is the latest development in a three-day fight over Zephyr’s remarks. She and her supporters say they accurately illustrate the stakes of the legislation under discussion, arguing that restricting gender-affirming care endangers transgender youth.