Nonbinary Teen's Death After School Bathroom Fight Sparks Outrage

The death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, who identified as nonbinary, has ignited an avalanche of criticism over Oklahoma legislation that opponents say targets the

community.Nex, whose family said had used they and them pronouns, died one day after being involved in a 'physical altercation' in a high school bathroom in a small town outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a statement from the Owasso Police Department on Wednesday. Investigators do not believe the teen's death was the result of 'trauma' but said the official cause of death has not been determined.

advocacy group, said legislation similar to Oklahoma's bathroom ban adds to the 'onslaught of anti- state bills' that affect the 'safety and well-being' of transgender and nonbinary youth.'Nex's death also comes at a time when extremist politicians have weaponized trans and gender-expansive identities for political gain, stoking hate and discrimination through their vile rhetoric,' the advocacy group said in a statement on Wednesday.

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