Kentucky governor vetoes trans sports ban calling it “most likely” unconstitutional

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) has vetoed an anti-trans sports bill that would make it illegal for trans girls in 6th grade through college to participate on women’s school sports teams.

In his veto letter, Beshear pointed out that the Kentucky High School Athletic Association already has guidelines for the participation of transgender athletes.

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He added that similar to the reasons cited by the governor of Utah, who recently vetoed a similar bill, he is concerned about the challenges trans people face.

“Senate Bill 83 most likely violates the equal protection rights afforded by the United States Constitution because…

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