The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation to prohibit transgender individuals from using the bathroom at schools or domestic violence shelters that does not align with their gender identity. An advocate for domestic violence victims, Morgan Lamandre, argued this legislation puts federal funding for domestic violence shelters at risk because Louisiana’s shelters would be in violation of federal rules
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Despite this concern the proposal heads to the House floor.

A first amendment rights group is concerned about Governor Landry’s push for colleges to mandate all student-athletes be present for the national anthem. Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Director Alex Morey says Landry’s request forces athletes to support his beliefs and views.
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Many scholars also agree that threatening to take scholarships away for not being present for the national anthem is a violation of first amendment rights.

Legislation to repeal vehicle inspection stickers hits a road bump. Brooke Thorington explains…
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