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Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Banning Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth, Amidst Controversy and Lack of Understanding

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The Pink Times May 24, 2023
Updated 2023/05/24 at 8:49 PM
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In a move that has sparked controversy and drawn attention to the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R) recently signed a bill that prohibits both abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy and gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill’s passage came after the GOP successfully ended a weeks-long progressive-led filibuster that aimed to halt the legislation.

The bill was passed by a narrow margin, with the GOP securing victory by a single vote. However, it has since come to light that at least one state senator who voted in favor of the bill did not fully comprehend the issue at hand. Senator Christy Armendariz (R) admitted that she did not watch the news or read newspapers, expressing surprise that a reporter from New York had traveled to Nebraska to cover the matter of trans rights.

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Critics argue that the bill represents a targeted attack on the LGBTQ+ community, with human rights advocates denouncing it as one of the “most disgraceful, heartless, and targeted attacks” on LGBTQ+ people by Nebraska Republicans. The passage of such legislation has raised concerns about the lack of understanding and empathy towards transgender individuals among lawmakers.

The bill’s impact extends beyond the issue of gender-affirming care, as it also includes a 12-week abortion ban. The legislative process leading up to the bill’s signing was marked by contentious actions that some assert did not adhere to protocol, ultimately resulting in the end of the filibuster and the inclusion of the abortion ban. Governor Pillen hailed the bill as a significant triumph for social conservatives.

While the bill’s language was amended to only prohibit gender-affirming surgeries for minors, with the regulation of hormone usage and puberty blockers falling under the purview of Nebraska’s chief medical officer, many trans rights advocates contend that the overall outcome remains unchanged. The controversial legislation has underscored a lack of interest and understanding among some lawmakers, who had campaigned on different issues they believed would have a more direct impact on their constituents’ lives.

In Nebraska, the passage of this bill restricting abortion access and gender-affirming care has ignited debate, revealing divisions and prompting reflection on the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. As the state moves forward, the effects of this legislation and the response from advocates and opponents alike are likely to shape ongoing discussions about human rights and equality for all.

TAGGED: Abortion Ban, gender-affirming care, GOP, Nebraska, Trans Youth

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