Transgender Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Sues Republicans Over Her Censure

State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a Democrat banned from the Montana state house last week, sued the state and legislative leaders to regain entry on Monday. Her lawsuit, filed with the ACLU of Montana and several constituents, also seeks a temporary restraining order barring Republican lawmakers from removing her legislative privileges pending the court’s judgment. After receiving backlash from Republican legislators over her opposition to a bill restricting transgender minors’ access to gender-affirming medical care, Zephyr was barred from the House floor and gallery last week. During the debate, she said...