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School board unanimously votes to seek outside legal advice on new statewide transgender sports ban Juneau reportedly first district to take step that may lead to lawsuit challenging policy. Dec 6, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsHigh School SportsLGBTQtransgender Transgender sports ban now in effect, but Juneau and other school districts in no rush to comply “I’ve never seen such unity against a policy,” local school member says after statewide conference. Nov 15, 2023by Mark SabbatiniSportsHigh School SportsLGBTQtransgender Legal, moral concerns raised by local school and city officials about state’s transgender sports ban School board seeks more input after hearing ban violates city bylaws and maybe state’s Constitution. Oct 25, 2023by Mark SabbatiniSportsHigh School SportsLGBTQtransgender Ban on transgender girls from girls’ sports teams approved 5-3 by state school sports associationJuneau officials say enforcement specifics — and if they affect any local athletes — to be determined. Oct 10, 2023by Mark SabbatiniSportsHigh School Sportstransgender Man arrested for allegedly posting notes that reference shooting childrenSuspect said he spread leaflets out of fear of Tennessee shooter, according to police. Apr 3, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsCrimetransgender First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectationsA place where everyone could make friends. Feb 24, 2019by Ben HohenstattNewsArts and CultureLGBTQtransgender