“What makes Idaho's law really unique is its criminal punishments, which are incredibly severe, as well as the fact that it reaches so far into public life in Idaho.”
The Idaho Legislature basically argued that ALL transgender people are inherently criminal, decided that EVERY trans person is criminally suspect, and that complaint absolutely DRIPS with anti-trans animus. And literally NONE of it has any basis in the truth whatsoever. It literally SCREAMS "trans panic" and the court should shut down this law IMMEDIATELY. It's a BLATANT violation of the Constitution and violates EVERY trans person's civil rights.
And the Idaho Legislature should be forced to prove that trans people are such a threat that this kind of draconian law is necessary. Because once in court, they will obviously fail since there is no statistical evidence that trans people are such a danger.
I'm glad that the ACLU has finally decided to stand up for us. They have been silent about so many of the sweeping exclusions perpetrated by either our federal government, or various (usually republican) state legislatures.
Idaho’s HB 572, set to take effect in July, raises serious constitutional concerns under the 14th Amendment, particularly the Equal Protection Clause.
By targeting transgender individuals for differential treatment, the law singles out a specific group in a way that does not meet the constitutional requirement of equal protection under the law.
Beyond the legal issues, the rhetoric surrounding this legislation is deeply troubling.
These bigoted, racist lawmakers have characterized transgender people as inherently dangerous or criminal, claims that are not supported by credible evidence and contribute to stigma and discrimination rather than public safety.
Laws rooted in fear or bias rather than facts risk causing real harm while failing to address legitimate policy concerns.
For these reasons, HB 572 should face rigorous judicial review and, if found unconstitutional, be overturned.
Love the defenders of our right to be!!!
The Idaho Legislature basically argued that ALL transgender people are inherently criminal, decided that EVERY trans person is criminally suspect, and that complaint absolutely DRIPS with anti-trans animus. And literally NONE of it has any basis in the truth whatsoever. It literally SCREAMS "trans panic" and the court should shut down this law IMMEDIATELY. It's a BLATANT violation of the Constitution and violates EVERY trans person's civil rights.
And the Idaho Legislature should be forced to prove that trans people are such a threat that this kind of draconian law is necessary. Because once in court, they will obviously fail since there is no statistical evidence that trans people are such a danger.
Thank you Baum.
I hope it works. The law is plainly unintelligent, likely to itself cause conflict, and is unenforceable.
"do I avoid going out altogether?"
Yes. That is exactly the point., to make trans folks disappear from society.
I was just about to say this.
“If you are an athletic trainer or a coach, you can go into the restroom of the opposite sex, and talk to your team during a team event.”
Yes, because we know there have never been allegations of misconduct by coaches and trainers. Or team doctors. Or pageant promoters. Or priests.
I'm glad that the ACLU has finally decided to stand up for us. They have been silent about so many of the sweeping exclusions perpetrated by either our federal government, or various (usually republican) state legislatures.
wtf is wrong with these people? thank you for the coverage, S.Baum.
Idaho’s HB 572, set to take effect in July, raises serious constitutional concerns under the 14th Amendment, particularly the Equal Protection Clause.
By targeting transgender individuals for differential treatment, the law singles out a specific group in a way that does not meet the constitutional requirement of equal protection under the law.
Beyond the legal issues, the rhetoric surrounding this legislation is deeply troubling.
These bigoted, racist lawmakers have characterized transgender people as inherently dangerous or criminal, claims that are not supported by credible evidence and contribute to stigma and discrimination rather than public safety.
Laws rooted in fear or bias rather than facts risk causing real harm while failing to address legitimate policy concerns.
For these reasons, HB 572 should face rigorous judicial review and, if found unconstitutional, be overturned.
Sic ‘em. With prejudice.
If they wanna get violent, they may find living by the sword leads to defending one's life from the sword.
Hopefully this case ends with the GQP's shitty law in the round file, where it belongs.
So appreciative of so many people who keep picking up the battle axe again and again.
The language from the Idaho lawmakers is disgusting. Any competent judge should strike down the law from those statements alone.