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Opposition voices argue that blocking this bill undermines decades of progress in safeguarding women's rights. They highlight that the bill's intent was to protect sex-based rights, which are vital for ensuring fairness and safety in all-women spaces. Critics point out the paradox that the same politicians advocating for equality often ignore the needs and safety of women and girls who are now being asked to share spaces with transgender women, some of whom claim to be women.