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‘Gender Expression’ May Become a Protected Right in Maine Constitution

‘Gender Expression’ May Become a Protected Right in Maine Constitution
Transgender rights group members protest against an “Our Bodies, Our Sports” rally at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, on June 23, 2022. Terri Wu/The Epoch Times
Steven Kovac
Steven Kovac
Reporter
5/16/2023|Updated: 5/16/2023
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The recent shifting of majorities in the Maine Legislature from the GOP to the Democrats has encouraged Democrat lawmakers to try to protect the rights of transgender people by enshrining “gender expression” in the state Constitution.

Gender expression is the way a person shows their gender identity by means of dress, appearance, and behavior.

Steven Kovac
Steven Kovac
Reporter
Steven Kovac reports for The Epoch Times from Michigan. He is a general news reporter who has covered topics related to rising consumer prices to election security issues. He can be reached at [email protected]
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