The killing is part of a surge in violence against trans and LGBTQ+ people, advocates say.

The proposal, drafted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration, has been delayed for at least another 30 days while the state reviews public comments.

The proposed policy would limit the ability of transgender and nonbinary students to use names, pronouns, and school facilities that reflect their gender identity.

A transgender teacher in Prince George’s County experienced “pervasive and severe” harassment for years, according to the lawsuit.

The incident is just the latest example of a growing number of local incidents of anti-transgender and LGBTQ+ harassment and violence.

The policy would protect the rights of transgender students to use pronouns and facilities corresponding with their gender identities. It comes amid a series of tense hearings.

The school board is considering a new policy upholding rights for transgender students, including use of pronouns.

The man admitted to assaulting the woman because of her gender identity.

In a new bulletin issued by the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking today, health insurance providers are now required to recognize gender dysphoria as a medical condition, and cover proper treatments, including gender-reassignment surgery.

American is the first university or college in D.C. to offer these benefits.