New wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation directs hostilities towards youth

Hundreds of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in 2023 has made its way through the various stages of the ratification process.

Many of these proposed bills target minors and youth of the community, pitting government representatives against their own constituents. These go as far as granting parental control in decisions regarding gender identities, religion and upbringing.

LGBTQ+ youth across the United States is under ubiquitous threat from legislation, with the American Civil Liberties Union tracking nearly 496 anti-LGBTQ+ bills as of October 5. Many of the bills haven’t made it to law, but are continuing to be filed as the year progresses.