Maine Rep. Laurel Libby's Speaking Rights Restored After Controversial Social Media Post Censure
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby had her speaking rights restored by fellow state lawmakers on Wednesday, five months after she was censured for a social media post that identified a trans athlete.
Maine state representative Laurel Libby had her speaking rights restored by fellow state lawmakers on Wednesday, five months after she was censured for a social media post that identified a trans athlete as male in a sports context, sparking controversy among lawmakers and the public. The decision to reinstate Libby's speech privileges was made during an emergency meeting of the Maine House of Representatives. It is unclear whether her comments on the issue will be allowed at the upcoming session of the legislature. The move has been seen as a compromise between those who want to allow discussion of trans athletes in sports and those who oppose it.
