Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats
Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.
APRIL 25, 2024
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Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.
"We just want to be accepted, and she just wants to be a kid. It shouldn’t be that hard to be a kid,” the girl's mom said.
The authorities deny that it was a raid, but bar owners, managers, and patrons are asking what else to call it.
The regulation affects both transgender adults and youth.
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