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Phil01

(189 posts)
Tue May 9, 2023, 03:09 PM May 2023

Misgendering. Allowed? Official policy!

In North Dakota.

North Dakota governor OKs law to ignore transgender pronouns
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/north-dakota-governor-oks-law-ignore-transgender-pronouns-rcna83411

North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill into law that allows public school teachers and state government employees to ignore the pronouns their transgender students and colleagues use, the governor’s office announced Monday.

The new law also requires teachers to tell parents or legal guardians if students identify as transgender. It also prohibits transgender students from using the bathroom of their choice without prior approval from a parent or guardian.

It is effective immediately.

Burgum said in a statement that the new law “largely codifies existing practices while reaffirming the First Amendment right to free speech ... balancing the rights and interests of students, parents and teachers.”

Opponents countered that the state’s Republican leaders are violating the constitutional rights of students and teachers by compelling the speech of adults and potentially exposing children to dangerous repercussions if an abusive parent doesn’t approve.

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I'm guessing this will go to the Supreme Court.
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Misgendering. Allowed? Official policy! (Original Post) Phil01 May 2023 OP
And SCOTUS is biased as hell, since now it's just a political party with far too much RKP5637 May 2023 #1

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)
1. And SCOTUS is biased as hell, since now it's just a political party with far too much
Tue May 9, 2023, 03:15 PM
May 2023

power. The scales of justice have been thrown out.

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