Recently, I went into the womens locker room to change for track practice, Diest explained.

I just want to ask What about us?

As the cheers grew in volume, Martin proceeded to slam her gavel to restore order in the room.

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The act defined woman to include transgender women who possess a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Celeste Diest is a junior in the Lucia Mar Unified School District.

On the other hand, 26 out of the nations 50 states have laws that implement the aforementioned bans.

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A girl gives testimony on a trans locker room issue at a board meeting, sparking a strong reaction.

School board meeting with board chair, reacting to testimony regarding a trans locker room.

A board meeting with a girl’s testimony on the trans locker room, showing emotional reactions from attendees.

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Sign reading “Save Women’s Sports” placed on the ground near a backpack, outdoor setting.

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Two athletes in a locker room tying shoes, seated on benches near lockers with natural light filtering through a window.

“Basic Biology”: Student Sparks Outrage After Locker Room Testimony Gets Shut Down By Board

Comment by James Brownell expressing anger at board over trans locker room issue.

Comment criticizing board chair’s reaction to testimony about a trans locker room incident.

Comment from Melinda Clark Sullivan criticizing school board member’s reaction to testimony.

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Comment text expressing support for a girl’s testimony on a trans locker room issue.

Comment referencing school board election amidst locker room controversy.

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Comment discussing trans locker room controversy.

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Tweet by Stephanie Goodman about parental involvement linked to trans locker room testimony.

Tweet reaction to trans locker room testimony labeled “infuriating,” April 19, 2025.

Tweet criticizing adults regarding a child’s experience in a trans locker room discussion sparks fury.