A Montana judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order against a new law prohibiting transgender individuals from using bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity. This ruling, celebrated by transgender activists and Rep. Zoey Zephyr, highlights legal challenges against House Bill 121, which aimed to reinforce traditional definitions of sex and protect women's privacy. The ACLU represented the plaintiffs in a lawsuit asserting that the law discriminated against transgender individuals. The judge found the law likely unconstitutional, claiming it was motivated by animosity rather than genuine concern for safety and privacy.
"Today's ruling provides enormous relief to trans Montanans across the state. The state's relentless attacks on trans and Two Spirit people cannot withstand constitutional scrutiny by the courts."
"Montana's anti-trans bathroom ban is BLOCKED by the courts. The judge finds that the ban was 'motivated by animus' and that it showed no evidence that it protects safety and privacy."
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