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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josh Marcus

Florida Republicans propose ‘fascist’ bill to remove trans kids from parents’ custody

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Florida Republicans are under fire for a slate of bills targeting transgender youth, including a proposal to allow courts to take custody over trans kids that’s been called “fascist” by its critics.

On Friday, GOP lawmakers submitted SB254, which allows the state to seize custody of children when they “at risk” or “being subjected” to gender-affirming medical care, including from families where the child at question may reside outside of Florida.

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