Moment LGBT group descends on Florida Capitol to accuse DeSantis of ‘erasing transgender BABIES’

The video shows the shocking moment when LGBT protesters descended on the Florida Capitol to protest bills that would eliminate minors’ access to sex change surgeries, during which a state representative accused Governor Ron DeSantis of “erase transgender babies”.

The procession was attended by activists from groups such as ‘Equality Florida’, who criticized the impending legislature as a continuation of the state’s attacks against the LGBT community.

During the demonstration, which took place as lawmakers debated passage of a particular bill that would make ‘sex reassignment’ for minors illegal, drag queens held signs reading ‘Free States Don’t Ban Drag Shows’. ‘, in reference to DeSantis’ well-known desire to ban such shows.

Other opponents of the bill, officially named SB 254, were seen chanting against DeSantis outside the building in Tallahassee, with rallying cries such as ‘Hey hey! Ho ho! Ron DeSantis has to go! and ‘Our house!’

Despite the uproar, lawmakers voted shortly thereafter to advance the bill which, unlike the Stop WOKE Act and the Parents’ Rights in Education Act, better known as the Don’t Say Gay Bill, it was not sponsored by DeSantis.

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During the event, which took place as lawmakers debated passage of a particular bill that would make ‘sex reassignment’ for minors illegal, state Democrat Anna Eskamani accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of ‘erasing babies transgender’ with guidance on healthcare for trans children.

That said, like the aforementioned bills, the guidance comes as part of a broader push to establish laws that protect young people from the excessive encroachment of teachers, organizations, and even parents, and their progressive teachings.

Video taken from Tallahassee shows part of the protest uttered by that ongoing campaign, which included an impassioned but bizarre claim by Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani that such targeting is “erasing” transgender minors.

“They are erasing our trans babies,” Eskamani, 32, told the crowd, in a statement clearly directed at the governor of his state.

“When you eliminate access to gender-affirming care, you are erasing trans people,” the Iranian-American representative added, before proceeding to criticize DeSantis directly.

“We are facing a governor who wants to commit genocide against trans people,” she added, while she was greeted with shouts and applause from the audience.

The event was organized by Equality Florida, an organization that has voiced opposition to the effort by DeSantis and his right-wing allies, but dozens of other activist groups also turned up, quickly forming a double line outside the Capitol. building.

The procession would become increasingly rowdy, with revelers openly calling for DeSantis’ ouster, accusing the Republican of engaging in a concerted campaign to build in high-profile bills passed last year, such as the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law.

Other laws included in DeSantis’ anti-wake war chest include the aforementioned Stop WOKE law, which restricts lessons and training on race and diversity in schools and in the workplace, and the now notorious Don’t Woke law. Say Gay passed last year

Other bills being considered are House Bill 1069, which seeks to expand the book ban and sex education restrictions. That bill was postponed last week, days before the Capitol Hill protest, but is expected to be heard by the Republican-led Senate in the coming weeks.

The law prohibits teachers from giving lessons to students in grades three or below related to gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as critical race theory (CRT).

Other laws included in DeSantis’ war chest against the awakening include the aforementioned Stop WOKE law, which restricts lessons and training on race and diversity in schools and in the workplace. The acronym stands for ‘Grudges to Our Children and Employees’.

Another guideline signed by DeSantis last year, House Bill 1467, bans books in school libraries that contain “pornographic” content or are “inappropriate.”

Thousands of books deemed problematic are now under review by Florida public school officials, due to content deemed controversial by DeSantis.

More than 100 of the titles, including picture books like The Berenstain Bears and biographies of black and Hispanic historical figures like Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron, have already been recalled from parts of the state, authorities said last month.

Advocates like Emily Gray, a transgender outreach coordinator at the Bay County LGBTQ Center who attended the rally, have argued that lawmakers are introducing hate legislation with the new bills.

Now, those laws are apparently being bolstered by a new round of bills currently being pondered by the Republican-led Senate, including the aforementioned Senate Bill 254 and House Bill 1069, that seeks to expand ban on books and restrictions on sex education.

That bill was postponed last week, days before the Capitol Hill protest, but is expected to be heard in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, SB 254, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Clay Yarborough, was debated by the Florida Senate Health Policy Committee on Monday, before being advanced before the end of the day.

In a report outlining prospective guidance, Yarborough said its goal is “to protect children from the many unknown and life-altering long-term side effects that these treatments and procedures could have on them.”

Now, all that remains to pass the bill, which “imposes restrictions on children under the age of 18 with respect to receiving prescriptions and sex reassignment surgeries,” is DeSantis’s signature.

Meanwhile, advocates like Emily Gray, a transgender outreach coordinator at Florida’s Bay County LGBTQ Center who attended Monday’s rally, have argued that Republican lawmakers are introducing hate legislation with the new bills.

They say the politician, who is expected to announce a presidential run in May when the legislative session ends, is needlessly targeting drag shows, treatments for transgender children, and diversity and equity programs to curry favor with Republicans across the country. before his possible candidacy.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers hold the vast majority in both chambers, a fact that has helped fuel the creeping backlash against the bills currently on the table.

DeSantis has yet to formally announce his supposed presidential aspirations.