Texas State Rep. Christian Manuel joins LGBTQ+ activists to protest Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, May 12, 2023.

Texas State Rep. Christian Manuel joins LGBTQ+ activists to protest Senate Bill 14, which bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, May 12, 2023.

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