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Arizona governor Katie Hobbs vetoes archaic anti-trans bathroom bill

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Arizona governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a harmful anti-trans bathroom bill. Over the last few years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals.

Since the start of 2023, over 400 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 48 states. According to American Civil Liberties Union, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity.

Fortunately, some political officials have used their power to fight back against the rise of anti-trans rhetoric and legislation.

On 9 June, Arizona’s governor Katie Hobbs announced her veto of Senate Bill 1041 – which aimed to ban trans youth from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

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