Wisconsin Assembly Enacts Controversial Transgender Youth Legislation

The Wisconsin Assembly, controlled by Republicans, has passed three bills targeting transgender youth. The bills aim to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors and prevent transgender girls from participating in women's sports teams. The legislation now moves to the state Senate, where it is expected to pass. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, has vowed to veto the bills if they reach his desk. LGBTQ+ advocates and civil rights groups have condemned the bills and called on the Senate to reject them.