Nebraska passes controversial bill restricting abortion and gender-affirming care.

Nebraska has passed a combined ban on abortion at 12 weeks and gender-affirming treatment for minors, despite protests at the state Capitol. The bill includes exceptions for rape and incest, and to save the life of the pregnant person, but not for fatal fetal anomalies. The transgender measure bans gender reassignment surgery for those under 19 years old, Nebraska’s age of majority. The erosion of transgender rights has been particularly alarming in Nebraska, the bill’s opponents said.