'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex

'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex

On Tuesday, a Montana judge struck down, for the second time, legislation seeking to unconstitutionally define sex and gender under state law.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. “Substituting the opinions of licensed medical professionals and individuals with that of the legislators’ own beliefs and values impermissibly requires Montanans to identify themselves based on the political …

"Intellectually and Morally Indefensible": Montana Court Blocks Trans-Exclusionary Law Defining Sex

“It is the right decision, not only for us Plaintiffs but for every Montanan’s right to privacy.” On Feb. 18, a Montana judge struck down, for the second time, a bill seeking to unconstitutionally define sex and gender under state law. “Substituting the opinions of licensed medical professionals and individuals with that of the legislators’ own beliefs and values impermissibly requires Montanans to identify themselves based on the political ideo…