Nebraska lawmakers face backlash over controversial bills on gender-affirming care and abortion access.

Nebraska lawmakers have approved a bill that bans sex change procedures for minors and abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. During the debate, Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh shouted her support for transgender people and railed against conservatives who voted for the bill. The bill has been sent to Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's desk to become law. At least six people were arrested at the Nebraska state capitol building after lawmakers passed the bill. The bill has exceptions for minors who were already receiving treatment before the ban was enacted.