Summary

Marcy Rheintgen, a 20-year-old transgender college student, was arrested at the Florida State Capitol after intentionally entering a women’s restroom in protest of the state’s transgender bathroom law.

Civil rights lawyers say it is the first known arrest under such laws in any U.S. state.

Rheintgen faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge and could face up to 60 days in jail.

Florida is one of only two states to criminalize such acts.

  • YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today
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    10 days ago

    I got a food truck bazaar near me with only one bathroom with a placard that shows the typical man/woman then a half half, and an alien reading. " Whatever, just wash your hands."

    Best break down I’ve ever seen on this dumb ass debate.

    • sfu@lemm.ee
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      10 days ago

      Yes, I would also rather not have aliens in the restroom with me.