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Arkansas introduces bill against trans athletes
Lawmakers in Arkansas, US have introduced a bill which would prevent young trans women from playing on girls sports teams at school, making it the latest state to propose such a law. According to Associated Press, attorney general Leslie Rutledge is one of the main sponsors of the bill, saying it is “common sense”, and that Arkansas should not comply with a recent executive order from president Joe Biden which called for trans inclusion in school sports. Rutledge said: “This bill will ensure the integrity of girls and women in sports.” Arkansas is one of 20 states which has proposed regulations against transgender athletes.