Others followed suit, banning trans people from openly serving in the military, restricting gender-affirming care for minors, and rescinding gender-affirming policies in schools. According to Trans Legislation Tracker, there are currently 569 active bills in the United States and nine have passed. In Minnesota, for example, the state’s first openly trans legislator, Rep. Leigh Finke, made sure a “trans refuge” law was a priority among Democratic leadership. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesIn the CourtsDespite these efforts, some anti-trans legislation will surely pass. When proposed anti-trans legislation becomes laws, litigation offers an important guardrail against discrimination.