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April 14, 2023

NE Democratic Lawmaker Machaela Cavanaugh Has Been Filibustering Anti-Trans Legislation For 7 Weeks
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In Nebraska, state Senator Machaela Cavanaugh has been filibustering an
anti-trans package for seven weeks. The measure seeks to ban
gender-affirming care for minors and penalize their healthcare
providers.

Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh: "I am going to give you everything I can for
your children, and I will continue. No matter what happens today, I will
continue. And I am sorry that there's nothing more I can do within my
control. I am doing everything I can within my control, and I am sorry."

Cavanaugh has blocked every related bill from consideration in the
Nebraska Legislature, vowing to "burn this session to the ground over
this bill." Nebraska's filibuster rules allow for taking bathroom breaks
and sitting.


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