Federal Judge Hears Plea to Block North Carolina Bathroom Law

NBC News: Opponents of North Carolina's controversial bathroom law urged a federal judge Monday to block its enforcement, arguing that it deprives transgender people of "respect, dignity and equal access to public facilities."

Adopted in March, the law requires schools and public agencies in the state to maintain restrooms designated for and used only by students and others based on their biological sex. The challengers include the U.S. Justice Department, three transgender people and the American Civil Liberties Union.

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