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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Sarah McBride slams Republicans for attempted trans sports ban: ‘Defies understanding’

Newly-elected Rep Sarah McBride, the first openly-transgender member of Congress, criticized Republican efforts to restrict transgender youth from competing in women’s sports, saying that she is “mystified that this is a priority”.

Last Friday the House voted on its rules package, which determines how the House of Representatives will conduct itself in terms of procedure, and also outlined a series of legislation considered priority.

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