Indiana’s GOP governor vetoes proposed transgender sports ban

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) getting sworn in
Photo: Indiana Governor’s Office

The Republican governor of Indiana has just vetoed a bill that would have banned transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.

Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) stated in a letter yesterday that the legislation was too vague and broad and even suggested that the bill is unconstitutional and addresses a nonexistent issue in the state.

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“Amidst the flurry of enthusiasm to protect the integrity and fairness of women’s sports in our state – a worthy cause for sure – this bill leaves too many unanswered questions,” Holcomb wrote in the letter announcing his veto.

He remarked on the “wide-open nature” of the bill’s grievance provisions, saying that there will be confusion about who will establish the grievance process and how.

Holcomb also cited lawsuits that have…

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