I'm sure the law blocking transgender people was originally passed because others claimed they were "uncomfortable." Although this is understandable, we are easing our way into a new day and age where everyone should be accepted no matter what they identify as. In my opinion, there should be an effort to build gender neutral restrooms all around the US. Additionally, the article mentions how the American Civil Liberties Union made an effort to fight against the original law passed. This organization was founded in the 1920s to defend/preserve individual rights and liberties. Obviously, they are still around and contributing to help this cause.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Alexis Farrell, 5th Period: North Carolina governor sued over transgender law
On Monday, a federal lawsuit was filed the governor of North Carolina about a law passed that blocked transgender individuals from using public bathrooms that matched whatever gender they identified as. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina claimed this was unconstitutional because it violated federal laws that banned discrimination against sexes. Later, the governor signed the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act allowing transgender individuals to use the public restroom that matches whatever sex they identified with.
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