Transgender Montana Lawmaker Barred From House Floor After Criticizing GOP Colleagues

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr was denied the chance to speak in the state House for a second week.
Zephyr, one of the state's first openly transgender lawmakers, equated support for a ban on gender-affirming care for minors to violence.
Supporters interrupted proceedings in the state House by chanting “Let Her Speak!” while Republican leaders in the legislature doubled down on their decision to continue to forbid her from participating in debate.
The standoff is the latest example of emergent discussions around civility, decorum and how to discuss political issues many perceive as life and death.
The Montana Legislature voted to censure Zephyr, barring her from the House floor for the remainder of the session.