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La. legislature overrides veto of HB 648, bans gender-affirming procedures on children Play Video
July 18, 2023 5:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - One of the most hotly debated bills of the 2023 Louisiana legislative session is set to become law, with the House and Senate on Tuesday voting to override a gubernatorial veto of HB 648, a measure that bans gender-affirming treatments and procedures for minors. Members of... more » -
Bill to restrict procedures to alter sex of a minor advances in La. legislature
May 2, 2023 5:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would bar doctors from providing certain hormone treatments to minors or performing surgeries that would alter their gender. HB463 , introduced by Republican State Rep. Gabe Firment, is one of dozens of such measures being considered... more » -
Ban on transgender athletes in school sports passes House, heads back to Senate
May 17, 2022 8:17 AM
BATON ROUGE - Members of the Louisiana House approved legislation Tuesday that would keep transgender girls and women from competing in K-12 and college athletics. Senator Beth Mizell's bill had already gained approval in the Senate and passed the House 72-21 Tuesday. The proposal now heads back to the... more » -
After controversial comedy special, Dave Chappelle offers to meet with members of trans community
October 26, 2021 10:16 AM
After his Netflix comedy special came under fire for featuring commentary that was considered transphobic, Dave Chappelle posted on Instagram that he was willing to meet members of the transgender community. According to BBC News , Chappelle also invited viewers to decide whether he had been "canceled." Last... more » -
Prosecutors say Lafayette man accused of hate crime attempted to lure, torture & kill gay men
March 19, 2021 8:36 AM
LAFAYETTE - Officials released disturbing new details in a case involving a 19-year-old Lafayette man accused of using a dating app to lure in victims who he planned to kidnap, torture and then kill. KATC reported Chance Seneca , 19, had been indicted on six federal charges, with prosecutors... more » -
Halle Berry issues apology, backs out of transgender film role
July 7, 2020 8:27 AM
Actress Halle Berry was featured in a recent Instagram video informing fans of her plans to portray "a character where the woman is a trans character, so she's a woman that transitioned into a man." But shortly after the 53-year-old actress made her announcement she was criticized for misgendering... more »