Oklahoma Faces Backlash Over Anti-Trans Policies Following Student's Death

The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student, has ignited calls for accountability and change in Oklahoma's education system.

Trans teen Nex Benedict died after a confrontation in an Oklahoma school bathroom, sparking outrage and calls for change.
Oklahoma's anti-trans policies, including bathroom and sports team restrictions, are under scrutiny following Benedict's death.
State officials, including Sen. Woods and Superintendent Walters, have faced criticism for their responses to the incident.
LGBTQ advocacy groups demand the removal of Superintendent Ryan Walters, citing a culture of violence and hate in schools.
Calls to LGBTQ crisis centers from Oklahoma youth have surged by 300 percent since Benedict's death.