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LGBT rights activists arrested for protests in Idaho House, Senate chambers
BOISE, Idaho — More than 20 LGBT rights activists have been arrested after protesting in the Idaho House and Senate chambers in an attempt to pressure lawmakers into passing anti-discrimination protections.
Activists taking part in the protest that started Monday morning warned they would not voluntarily leave until legislators consider adding four words — sexual orientation and gender identity — to the Idaho Human Rights Act.
Idaho State Police spokeswoman Teresa Baker says the protesters were charged with misdemeanor trespassing, two of which were juveniles.
Republican lawmakers earlier this year rejected legislation that would have amended the state’s Human Rights Act, which currently bans workplace and housing discrimination based on race, gender or religion.
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/03/gay-rights-activists-arrested-for-protests-in-idaho-house-senate-chambers/
