Cooper vetoes trio of bills taking aim at LGBTQ youth, calls measures 'triple threat of political culture wars'

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that would outlaw gender-affirming care for minors, force teachers to out LGBTQ pupils and bar transgender females from playing on female sports teams.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper participates in a blood drive event in Raleigh on Jan. 19, 2023.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that he believes unfairly target LGBTQ youth. The proposals will likely become law next week after state lawmakers return to Raleigh and hold anticipated override votes.

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