Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Has Speaking Rights Reinstated Following Censure Over Trans Athlete Remarks
- Maine State Representative Laurel Libby's voting and speaking rights were restored after being censured for criticizing the state's transgender sports policy.
- The House resolution to restore Libby's rights passed 115-16, marking a reversal by Democrats following legal action.
- The U.S. Supreme Court previously sided with Libby, highlighting her constitutional right to representation and free speech.
- Libby stated, "I have never apologized and never will for speaking up for girls' sports," emphasizing her stance on the issue.
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Maine’s Laurel Libby, Censured Over Trans Sports Policy, Gets Last Laugh: ‘I Have Never Apologized’
Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby (R) on Wednesday finally had her voice restored after state Democrats censured the Republican for a post calling out the state’s unpopular transgender sports policy.Libby announced on X that state Democrats passed a House resolution to fully restore her voting and speaking rights, which were first stripped in February.“VICTORY!! Democrats CAVE and give my Voice AND Vote back,” she said. “My constituent’s right to re…
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby officially has speaking rights restored after controversial trans athlete censure
Maine representative Laurel Libby regained speaking rights after five-month censure over trans athlete social media post, with lawmakers voting to restore it.


Maine House votes to restore Rep. Laurel Libby’s speaking privileges
She had been censured for posting a photo of a transgender high school athlete on social media.
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