Senate takes up the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.The American Civil Liberties Union reported earlier this month that at least two dozen states have introduced bills that would block trans women and girls from taking part in sporting activities aligning with their gender identity.
More than a dozen states have also introduced bills that would ban—and in some instances criminalize—gender-affirming medical care for trans minors.Protestant Christian leaders appear to be largely on board with this effort.