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Idaho Lifts Transgender Birth Certificate Ban

Idahos Birth Certificate Law Reinstated: A Step Back for Transgender Rights A federal judge has lifted a ban on Idahos law, allowing transgender people to change their birth certificates gender. The law, previously blocked due to constitutional violations, now requires notarized affidavits within the first year and court orders for changes afterward. This move, supported by Idahos Attorney General, has been criticized as archaic and dangerous by Lambda Legal, potentially impacting drivers licenses and outing transgender individuals. Checkout Solipillow.com

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