Transgender rights restricted in Iowa and Arkansas with new laws.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law that restrict the rights of transgender minors in the state. One bill prohibits doctors from administering gender-affirming care to those under 18, while the other prevents trans students from using school bathrooms or changing rooms that correspond with their gender identities. Supporters say the laws are necessary to protect children's safety and prevent minors from making medical decisions they may later regret, while critics argue they will have "devastating consequences" for trans youths and their families. The new laws are part of a broader effort among conservative lawmakers throughout the country to restrict the rights of LGBTQ Americans, especially transgender people.