Maine Democrats reintroduce pro-transgender bill that was previously defeated, causing controversy among Republican critics who view it as anti-family and anti-child. The bill would prevent parents from having a say in their children's gender-affirming care and abortions for minors.
Key Points
Bill would give sweeping license to transgendering of children and abortions for minors
16 Republican Attorneys General warned Maine legislature about the bill's constitutionality
Left-wing LGBTQ lobby supports the bill, while critics fear it will cancel parental rights
Pros
Supports transgender individuals seeking gender-affirming care
Protects minors seeking abortions or gender-affirming care from parental interference
Cons
Critics view the bill as anti-family and anti-child
Could lead to potential grooming of children without parental consent