"Governor Larry Rhoden proclaimed that 'South Dakota has always stood for truth' while signing two anti-trans bills into law, which ban legal recognition of trans identities and enforce bathroom usage based on sex assigned at birth."
"'My Administration will continue to uphold the values that make our state strong, safe, and free,' Rhoden stated, emphasizing the importance of these bills for future generations."
"'Anti-trans politics protects social control,' said Artemis T. Douglas, criticizing the legislation as a show of force for reactionary patriarchy's anti-trans political movement."
"'South Dakota is the most pro-life state in America,' Rhoden claimed, as he signed bills that roll back reproductive rights, asserting that an unborn child is a person worthy of protection."
Governor Larry Rhoden signed two anti-trans bills into law, banning legal recognition of trans identities and enforcing bathroom usage based on assigned sex at birth. He also signed three bills limiting reproductive rights, asserting South Dakota's pro-life stance. Rhoden stated these laws reflect the state's commitment to uphold traditional values. Critics, including Artemis T. Douglas, condemned the legislation as a manifestation of anti-trans political movements, highlighting the state's poor ranking on LGBTQ+ rights and its historical hostility towards the community.
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