A federal court has ruled against Maine Republican lawmaker Laurel Libby, who was censured by the state House for a social media post identifying a transgender high school athlete.
Libby sued to have her voting rights restored, arguing the censure was unconstitutional, but the judge found that House Speaker Ryan Fecteau acted within legislative immunity. The court denied Libby's request for immediate reinstatement of her voting rights. Libby expressed disappointment but indicated she plans to continue her legal fight.
The case highlights ongoing tensions over free speech, legislative authority, and transgender rights in state politics.
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So much for free speech—now you can’t even call out the truth about men competing in women’s sports without getting silenced by the woke left.
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Judge denies Laurel Libby’s request to immediately restore her right to vote in Maine House
Libby, who was censured in February for a social media post about a transgender student, said Friday that she was disappointed with the decision but "the fight is far from over."
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Federal judge denies Maine lawmaker's bid to immediately end censure
Auburn, was censured in February for a social media post that identified a high school transgender athlete. She sued to have her voting rights restored, but U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose says House Speaker Ryan Fecteau operated within the doctrine of legislative immunity.
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Court rules against Republican lawmaker in lawsuit over censure for post about transgender athlete
A federal court has ruled against a Republican lawmaker from Maine who sued the state’s Democratic House speaker after being censured for a social media post
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