'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex
“It is the right decision, not only for us Plaintiffs but for every Montanan’s right to privacy,” one plaintiff said.
February 21, 2025
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Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban
It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.
September 27, 2023
Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law
Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.
June 3, 2023
Montana GOP Lawmaker Suggested She'd Prefer Her Daughter Die By Suicide Than Transition
A clip of her comments has gone viral.
April 30, 2023
Montana Governor's Nonbinary Son Lobbies Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
“I have a voice and I can be heard,” says David Gianforte, son of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.
April 28, 2023
Montana Republican's bill would charge parents of trans kids with child abuse
Montana courts overruled a trans health care ban in 2023, but it’s making a comeback.
January 25, 2025
Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
July 28, 2023
Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours
The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.
May 25, 2023
Montana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Challenged in New Lawsuit
"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.
May 9, 2023
Montana Supreme Court upholds block on gender-affirming care ban
Those who sued to challenge the ban are likely to succeed in proving it violates their privacy rights, the court ruled.
December 11, 2024
Republicans running for governor are some of the most extremist candidates in the country. Here they are
The Advocate reviewed the anti-LGBTQ+ records of some of the country’s most prominent GOP candidates for governor. It's not pretty...or accepting.
June 25, 2024
Montana Judge Rules Transgender Birth Certificate Law Unconstitutional
The judge also held the state in contempt for violating a court order regarding sex designation rules.
June 29, 2023
Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary
It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.
May 23, 2023
Montana Sends Drag Ban and LGBTQ+ Erasure Bill to Governor
The Human Rights Campaign is calling on Gov. Greg Gianforte to veto these and other anti-LGBTQ+ measures.
May 5, 2023
Montana Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban Despite Nonbinary Son's Pleas
The ban means public employees are forbidden to advise young people even on social transition.
April 28, 2023