Photos and video: Scene at Nebraska Capitol as lawmakers pass LB574
The scene at the Capitol May 19 as Nebraska lawmakers debate LB574 for the final time. The controversial bill, which passed, limits abortion access and transgender health care.
Brenna Thompson of Lincoln protests against LB574 in the Rotunda May 19 at the Nebraska Capitol.
Juju Tyner protests against LB574 Friday at Nebraska Capitol.
Sen. Jen Day of Omaha is seen speaking on a TV screen in the Rotunda leading up to the final reading of LB574 Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
Protesters outside the glass door entrance to the Chamber protest LB574 Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
Police arrest a protester during debate of LB574 May 19 at the Nebraska Capitol. Both of the Chamber's balconies were cleared after a few opponents of the bill began throwing objects onto the floor.
Police arrest a protester during debate of LB574 Friday at the Capitol. Both of the Chamber's balconies were cleared after a few opponents of the bill began throwing objects onto the floor.
A few opponents of LB574 throw objects from the Chamber's balcony onto the senate floor Friday during debate at the Capitol. The balconies were cleared after the outburst.
A few opponents of LB574 throw objects from the Chamber's balcony onto the floor Friday during debate at the Capitol. The balconies were cleared after the outburst.
State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha speaks during the final reading of LB574 on May 19 at the Capitol.
State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln speaks during the final reading of LB574, Friday at the Capitol.
D Mack and Billie Douglass of Lincoln console each other after senators passed a bill limiting gender-affirming care and abortion in Nebraska. Hundreds of protesters again gathered in the Rotunda on Friday for votes on the bill.
Fenyx Wright of Lincoln reacts after the Nebraska Legislature passed LB574, which limits gender-affirming care for trans youth, on Friday at the Capitol.
Khalisha Casey of Lincoln protests LB574 on Friday at the Capitol.
Madison Tewes of Lincoln protests against LB574 Friday at the Capitol.
Protesters of LB574, including Eliza Cline (center) and Madison Tewes (right), both of Lincoln, gather outside the legislative chamber in May at the Capitol.Â
Juju Tyner of Lincoln (right) leads the singing of Over the Rainbow during a protest in the Capitol of LB574 on Friday.
State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh (from left), Megan Hunt, Kathleen Kauth, John Fredrickson, Wendy DeBoer, Mike Jacobson and Lou Ann Linehan watch the board during the final votes on LB574 on Friday at the Capitol. The bill limits gender-affirming care for transgender youth and bans abortion after 12 weeks.
State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh (from left), Megan Hunt, John Fredrickson, Wendy DeBoer, Kathleen Kauth and Lou Ann Linehan watch during the final votes on LB574 Friday at the Capitol. The bill limits gender-affirming care for transgender youth and bans abortion after 12 weeks.
A Pride flag is seen at the rotunda during the final reading of LB574 on Friday at Nebraska state Capitol.
Sen. Merv Riepe (center) listens as Sen. Mike McDonnell speaks during the final reading of LB574 on Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
The final vote of LB574 on Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
Victory Klafter of Lincoln reacts after the passage of LB574 on Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
Protesters of LB574 are seen outside the legislative chamber Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh (center) embraces a supporter next to Sen. Megan Hunt after the passage of LB 574 on Friday at the Nebraska Capitol.
At the end of an emotional and raucous day, 33 senators voted to shut off a filibuster and send the bill (LB754) to Gov. Jim Pillen for his signature.
Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday praised enactment of legislation authored by Sen. Anna Wishart of Lincoln that the governor said will help transform mental health and substance abuse services.
Before Nebraska lawmakers gave their final approval Friday to the controversial bill, the State Patrol arrested six protesters at the statehouse.
The Legislature and the State Patrol ensured protection for free expression by citizens and safety for all during Friday's dramatic consideration of legislation to restrict abortion and transgender rights.Â
A 12-week abortion ban will take effect in Nebraska Tuesday after Gov. Pillen signed the bill, while restrictions on gender-affirming care for individuals under 19 will take effect in October.Â
Justin Murray, 18, plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the fall to study physical education while he continues to farm.
With the passage of LB574, the puberty blockers and hormone therapy Nola Rhea has been taking since she began her transition more than two years ago could soon become illegal.
The lawsuit argues the Legislature violated the Nebraska State Constitution's single-subject provision when it passed LB574 earlier this month.
Lancaster County District Court Judge Lori Maret continued the lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of the Heartland against the state of Nebraska at a Zoom hearing on Monday morning.
It's been one year since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the U.S. Supreme Court, and like many other states, the future of abortion access remains uncertain in Nebraska.
When Nebraska lawmakers passed restrictions on gender-affirming medical care into law, they turned power to — and placed a spotlight on — Dr. Timothy Tesmer.
A law restricting abortions and gender-affirming care in Nebraska remains in place after a judge declined to rule on a request seeking to stop it from being enforced.
LGBTQ+ Nebraskans tell how the passage of Legislative Bill 574 has affected them — and encouraged their activism.
Nebraska's new restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care will remain in place while the Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to the law.
Nebraska's proposed permanent restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors match the temporary rules that were viewed favorably by some transgender rights activists who had protested the new law.
The nonpartisan civic organization has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a case before the Nebraska Supreme Court over the law adding restrictions for abortion and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth.Â
After a review by the Board of Health, Nebraska will move forward with controversial proposed regulations to govern access to gender-affirming care for the state’s transgender youth.Â
The court on Tuesday heard arguments in a lawsuit over the law that added restrictions for abortion and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youths.
Nebraska's regulations restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth took effect on Sunday. Here's what to know.
In a split decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to the law that added restrictions for abortion and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youths.
The number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose roughly 6% between 2021 and 2022, including a spike in the number of women coming from other states, a new report found.Â
Nebraska voters in November will choose between a 12-week abortion ban and abortion access until fetal viability, the state's top election official said Friday.
