North Carolina GOP Legislators Override Vetoes on Transgender Healthcare
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and passed various bills aimed at transgender youth. The legislation restricts hormone treatments, surgeries, and puberty blockers for young people, limits discussions on gender identity in schools, and prohibits trans athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams. Supporters of the bills argue that they protect fair competition for girls and maintain a focus on core subjects in schools. Critics, including the Human Rights Campaign, argue that the bills prioritize discrimination against transgender individuals over their well-being. Governor Cooper expressed disappointment in the lawmakers’ priorities.
