Summary
New laws starting in July affect various states in the U.S. Tennessee has laws on immigration that could lead to charges against local officials and another law that targets housing immigrants without documentation. Other states, like Wyoming and Florida, have laws impacting gun-free zones and water fluoridation, respectively, while several states continue to pass laws affecting transgender rights.
Key Facts
- Tennessee can charge local officials with a felony if they support certain "sanctuary policies" on immigration.
- A new law in Tennessee makes it illegal to house undocumented immigrants, with lawsuits challenging this by religious groups and landlords.
- Wyoming's new law stops local authorities from banning guns in schools and public buildings.
- Florida banned local governments from adding fluoride to water, citing health concerns, while experts argue fluoride benefits dental health.
- Georgia law now bans transgender athletes from participating in school and university sports.
- Iowa removed gender identity from its civil rights protections and legally defined male and female.
- Kansas has prohibited gender-affirming healthcare practices for minors.
