Idaho Protesters Arrested Over Bathroom Law

0:00It's April 5th. This is Vancouver News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Six people got arrested Friday afternoon at the Idaho State Capitol on trespassing charges. They were protesting the state's brand new bathroom law, House Bill 752, which outlaws using public restrooms that don't match. Your sex assigned at birth. Out of 12 demonstrators, troopers hauled off six after they refused to leave. This marched the second round of arrests over the law in just days. Earlier this week on Wednesday, nine folks got busted during a sit-in at Governor Brad Little's office when they wouldn't clear out after hours. The law hits government buildings and public spot artists, and it's billed as the toughest bathroom rule in the nation. First offense is a misdemeanor if you knowingly use the wrong facility. A second one within five years jumps to a felony with up to five years behind bars. Officers cranked up whistles and bull horns before crowding into a bathroom. Police gave multiple warnings, but the group stayed put until escorted out.

1:03One person took a minor injury in the mix and got checked at the hospital just to be safe. With pushback heating up against this policy, I stay glued on Idaho's Capitol for what comes next in the fight.