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Montana lawmaker faces discipline vote

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr told her colleagues on the House floor Wednesday, "you cannot kill democracy," as the legislature debated disciplining her. Zephyr, who is transgender, has been prohibited by her Republican colleagues from debating a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. GOP House leaders presented a motion Wednesday afternoon to determine whether Zephyr's "actions" during a rally Monday on her behalf necessitate "disciplinary consequences."

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Zooey Zephyr on being silenced in Montana

Montana's House speaker canceled a Tuesday floor session after seven supporters of Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr were arrested for interrupting proceedings on Monday. Zephyr, who is transgender, has been prohibited by her Republican colleagues from debating an anti-trans bill that would ban medical care for those under 18 who wish to transition, even with parental consent. Zephyr joined Prime Time with John Dickerson to talk about the situation.

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