A debate on a bill to ban sex change procedures for minors in Nebraska derailed after a lawmaker shouted her support for transgender people. The legislation ultimately passed, and it also prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Amidst disagreement, Democrat Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh banged a lectern and yelled that 'Transgender people belong here, we need trans people, we love trans people.'

She strongly opposed the proposed restrictions and called out conservatives who voted in favor of them. Cavanaugh insisted her colleagues live with the consequences of their vote as she would passionately continue advocating for minority rights. Her outburst lasted under one minute.

Off the back of a filibuster, Republican lawmakers attained enough support to pass the bill with both measures. Governor Jim Pillen, who'd taken steps to ensure enough backing, pledged to sign it into law.

A debate on a bill to ban sex change procedures for minors in Nebraska derailed after a lawmaker shouted her support for transgender people. The legislation ultimately passed, and it also prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Amidst disagreement, Democrat Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh banged a lectern and yelled that 'Transgender people belong here, we need trans people, we love trans people.'
She strongly opposed the proposed restrictions and called out conservatives who voted in favor of them. Cavanaugh insisted her colleagues live with the consequences of their vote as she would passionately continue advocating for minority rights. Her outburst lasted under one minute.
Off the back of a filibuster, Republican lawmakers attained enough support to pass the bill with both measures. Governor Jim Pillen, who'd taken steps to ensure enough backing, pledged to sign it into law.

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