Minister Found Guilty in Idaho Protest | Boise News

An Idaho minister, Sara LaWall, was found guilty of misdemeanor trespassing after staging a protest in the governor’s office lobby to oppose new anti-transgender laws — including one requiring doctors and teachers to disclose a minor’s gender identity to parents. Despite being warned multiple times to leave, she stayed hoping to speak with Governor Brad Little, who never met with protesters. LaWall argued that her potential jail time is less than penalties for violating Idaho’s transgender bathroom ban — which carries up to a year — making the sentencing disparity unjust. She was among nine arrested that day, and while her defense questioned the authority of those asking her to leave, they didn’t dispute she remained past closing. The judge restricted testimony about the protest’s motives. This verdict is the first from the protest to reach trial, with two other cases still pending. LaWall insists her actions were meant to draw attention to harmful legislation and amplify unheard voices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e7aad196d90b383