#TheFinal5: Alabama passes anti-trans law

Name: #TheFinal5: Alabama passes anti-trans law
Uploaded: 2022-04-12T05:09:37Z
Duration: 7 min 28 s
Description: Alabama lawmakers joined the parade of GOP-led states looking to limit the rights of transgender students last week, limiting the medications they may be prescribed and their restroom access in schools. Backers call it “protecting students,” but opponents like Rep. Neil Rafferty say the laws disproportionately target the trans community. He joins Jim to break down what’s next.

Alabama lawmakers joined the parade of GOP-led states looking to limit the rights of transgender students last week, limiting the medications they may be prescribed and their restroom access in schools. Backers call it “protecting students,” but opponents like Rep. Neil Rafferty say the laws disproportionately target the trans community. He joins Jim to break down what’s next.

By Jim Lokay

Posted April 12, 2022 1:09am EDT