NEW: ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging the censure of Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a Democrat and Montana’s first transgender state legislator.
The first action against Zephyr stemmed from her vocal opposition to a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, which was signed into law Friday by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. On April 18, while debating the bill, Zephyr told colleagues who supported the measure that they had blood on their hands, alluding toofficial censure
“Monday, this body witnessed one of its members participating in conduct that disrupted and disturbed the orderly proceedings of this body ... placing legislators, staff and even our pages at risk of harm,” said Republican House Majority Leader Sue Vintin before Wednesday’s vote to temporarily expel Zephyr.
Four residents of Montana House District 100, the district Zephyr represents, are listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
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