trans students
Coverage of trans students in the Nexus archive.
- Critics say ‘Protect Girls Sports’ act will lead to intrusive bathroom policing
Arizona's 2022 law prohibits trans students from joining girls sports teams, and a new ballot measure (Prop. 318) threatens lawsuits against schools allowing trans girls to participate in sports or use facilities aligning with their gender identity. Critics argue the measure will lead to intrusive scrutiny of all students and public visitors, enforcing stereotypes about girls' physical traits and gender expression. A court ruled the measure valid, stating its provisions align with limiting transgender students' athletic participation.
- Advocacy groups sue to kick GOP’s controversial last-minute referrals off the ballot
Advocacy groups are suing to remove five of ten GOP-proposed ballot measures in Arizona, including ones targeting trans students and diversity initiatives. The lawsuits argue the measures are misleading and violate the state constitution's single-subject rule. The Will of the People PAC claims the proposals discriminate and mislead voters.
- California law that forbids ‘forced outing’ of trans students blocked by 9th Circuit
California's law aimed at preventing parents from forcing the disclosure of transgender students' identities in public schools remains on hold following a ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.