Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday that the so-called “book ban” is putting LGBT people in jeopardy.

The book ban allegations began after Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill protecting parental rights in Florida in March 2022. The bill caused schools to turn over several books because they contained explicit content, including “gender queer”, “let’s talk about it” and “let’s talk about sexism”. “It’s perfectly normal.” In recent years, parents across the country have spoken out against books with explicit sexual content. (Related: ‘That’s a bad parent’: Sunny Hostin and Zooey Zephyr attack Montana governor over child transgender restrictions)

“Given the fact that about 600 bills have been proposed or passed in our country, including anti-LGBTQ, book bans, and policy approaches like ‘don’t say you’re gay,’ the battle isn’t over.” People who are in danger of being killed, people who are afraid that it will happen!” Harris said outside the Stonewall Inn in New York City where the incident took place. violent protest Launched the modern gay rights movement.

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LGBT activists called Florida’s bill a “don’t say gay” law. Ban Discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and encourage teachers to inform parents about mental health issues following multiple incidents of schools across the country beginning to covertly transfer children. Stopped school to stop.

In Montgomery County, Maryland, parents protested at a county board of education meeting over the removal of an “opt-out” provision for LGBT-themed elementary school reading materials, The Washington Times reported. report.

At least 16 states ban or restrict gender reassignment surgery in children, US News report. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed lawsuits in several states seeking to block the law.

Some detransitioners, including Chloe Cole, have filed lawsuits against medical professionals who performed so-called “gender-affirming” procedures when they were minors.

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