Nathan Hé of Lincoln and Jennifer Reyna of Omaha hold signs during a trans-rights rally on Sunday at the state Capitol. The event came as temporary regulations on gender-affirming care were issued Sunday that stopped short of a full ban.
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Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, speaks during a trans-rights rally Sunday at the state Capitol. “We are here today to let out elected officials know that we will not stop speaking up when they try to regulate trans and LGBTQ lives,” Swatsworth said.
Some transgender rights activists were cautiously optimistic about access to gender-affirming care in Nebraska after temporary regulations were issued Sunday that stopped short of a full ban.
Photos: Nebraska Gov. Pillen signs bill limiting abortion, transgender health care
Gov. Jim Pillen stands next to state Sens. Joni Albrecht (left) and Kathleen Kauth (right) at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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From left, Brendon Pond of Lincoln talks with Gov. Jim Pillen, as Mikayla Pond passes her newborn Gemma Pond to first lady Suzanne Pillen after the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen signs a copy of LB574 on Monday the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions after the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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State Sen. Rita Sanders (from left) and Gov. Jim Pillen greet supporter Mikayla Pond and her newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln after the signing of LB574 on May 22 at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen smiles at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
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Gov. Jim Pillen kisses newborn Gemma Pond of Lincoln at the signing ceremony of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Gov. Jim Pillen smiles as he holds newborn Gemma Pond next to his granddaughters, Eloise Pillen (left), 10, and Halle Trouba, at the signing of LB574 on Monday at the Capitol.
Nathan Hé of Lincoln and Jennifer Reyna of Omaha hold signs during a trans-rights rally on Sunday at the state Capitol. The event came as temporary regulations on gender-affirming care were issued Sunday that stopped short of a full ban.
Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, speaks during a trans-rights rally Sunday at the state Capitol. “We are here today to let out elected officials know that we will not stop speaking up when they try to regulate trans and LGBTQ lives,” Swatsworth said.
