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Minister found guilty of trespassing while protesting nation's "most extreme" bathroom bill
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· September 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The pastor's punishment could be up to six months.
A pastor with a transgender child was found guilty of a misdemeanor charge. The charge stemmed from a refusal to leave a government office after hours. This incident occurred during a protest against several bills, including one that restricts bathroom access.
The pastor's punishment could be up to six months. In contrast, violating the bathroom ban can result in a one-year penalty. This disparity has been noted by the pastor and others.
Further details about the protest and the bills are available from the source. The severity of the penalties for violating the bathroom ban has been compared to other crimes, such as indecent exposure.
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Category: rights Published: September 3, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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