A bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature could affect how house passes to make a ‘refuge’ for child sex changes is handled in White Bear Lake.
The “trans refuge” bill was passed, after hours of debate, largely along party lines.
It will now proceed to the Minnesota Senate, where Democrats hold a much smaller one-seat majority.
Tensions rose after a group of counter-protesters arrived, attempting to shout over their opponents and in one case pushing a man who was opposed to the bill.
A woman was knocked to the ground during the brief altercation.
Another protester in favor of the bill threatened a local pastor, saying “Antifa” would vandalize his home.
This same protester was carrying a “Thank God for Abortion” bag, which he pointed in the direction of a priest, shouting, “Do you like my bag?” A pro “trans refuge” protester taunts counter-protesters with his “thank God for abortion” bag.
pic.twitter.com/fkp0NcszbQ — Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) March 23, 2023 Critics of the proposed legislation are calling it a “medical kidnapping” bill, saying it will allow state courts to take custody of children if their parents object to so-called “gender-affirming health care.” The bill, HF146, will make Minnesota a safe haven for those children from states where sex-change operations and hormone therapies have been made illegal for minors.
As the measure advances, residents of White Bear Lake can follow amendments and contact Heather Gustafson regarding the final language.
Article Source: Alpha News: “House passes bill to make Minnesota a ‘refuge’ for child sex changes ”
