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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
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Montana's anti-transgender bathroom restrictions are on hold under a judge's order

Montana-Bathroom-Bill - (Thom Bridge/Independent Record)

A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings.

The measure signed into effect by Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican, last week threatened to deprive transgender people of their constitutional right to equal protection under the law, Montana District Judge Shane Vannatta ruled. The law prevents people from using restrooms in public buildings that do not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

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