The Dems have surrendered. For me, they no longer exist. We are on our own. The Nazis invaded and instead of leading the resistance the Dems are the Vichy French. I will never forgive, never forget.
It's unbelievable how much hate politicians have for minorities and for the LGBTQIA+, blows my mind in all the unnecessary BS they be doing, just imagine how better society would be if the same energy Republicans be doing would be fighting for the common people in helping rather than dividing or forcing people to hide their identities just so distraught on how can anyone be this toxic and can't be removed from power through the legal chain of command
The most concerning thing here isn't the obvious hate (though that is very, very bad); it's the absolute disregard for the courts. That is straight up authoritarianism right there, no real distinction between Texas and Venezuela.
Can't be long. I lurk on a lot of MAGA places and they're certain that any day, Trump is going to order them into action as some kind of federalized posse comitatus authorized to kill all queers. They're having very deep, thoughtful, intensely passionate discussions about the right type of sights, ammunition, tactics, and accessories, which are most appropriate, most effective for hunting down and exterminating tr*nnies and "tr*nny sympathizers". They believe it will be great fun to watch us die.
This is unspeakably horrible, but given Texas’s recent history on trans issues, it should surprise no one. Can this be fought or blocked in court? Can the ACLU do anything? It seems like a form of ex post facto law, since presumably the birth certificate and DL changes were done properly and lawfully at the time they were requested.
The Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Federal Circuit are VERY MAGA, there won't be any help there. In fact, the best thing for MAGAs would be a TSCOTUS ruling upholding Paxton and ditto for the Fifth, and then for the GOPSCROTUS to REFUSE to hear a case for redress or clarity, which resolves a potential circuit split and lets any red state that wants to emulate Paxton.
And then that's it, Trans people will cease to legally exist in red states.
Then they only have to eliminate social and medical transition and effectively they will have eradicated us.
They can use anti-drag bans and GAC bans, for which the ADF and the Federalist Society have draft legislation already cued up, and those won't even be as legally tenuous as Paxton's promulgation.
In theory, I think a person in Texas with a court ordered gender marker change could go back to that court, and ultimately that court could hold Paxton in contempt if he doesn't obey they courts orders. Whether Texas or Federal law enforcement would execute the contempt order (i.e. arrest Paxton) is unknown.
And, like another person commented, before all is said and done, they'd likely find a way to get this kicked up to the 5th circuit.
If SCOTUS establishes a trans people as a protected class when they rule on US V Skremtti then none of this crap in Texas would hold up, but if they don't do that, which is probably likely then I don't think the legal road doesn't look good. Justice Barrett did give some hints she might be considering that (protected class), so there is a sliver of hope.
Paxton should be disbarred. It is a gross and flagrant violation of the rules of professional conduct. Respect for the courts is foundational to the practice of law. If he encourages violarion of the court's orders, he should be removed from the bar and disqualified from serving as AG.
Following their cult leader in D.C., they now consider the courts as adversaries and impediments to their desired authoritarian takeover and dissolution of Constitutional order. So, the coup is now taking place at the state level as well. We're at 1861 all over again.
By anybody’s estimation, Ken Paxton is only able to pursue Texas transfolk for made-up crimes, instead of serving time for the actual felonies he’s committed, because his cronies in the Lege refused to impeach him. Goddess please, I miss Molly Ivins.
My God. At what point will other countries start to accept asylum claims? This already looks on the face of it to fall squarely within the "Membership in a particular social group" criterion. If this were nationwide, would the case for asylum not be overwhelmingly strong?
Sadly, the Texas Legislature has a bill which would do exactly what Paxton just decreed, so they seem on a track to ratify his order, not repudiate it. Disgusting.
I sincerely hope not. I would hope that blue states would resist this type of stuff strongly, because not only do wrong gender markers put trans citizens at significant risk, it’s also retroactively criminalizing something that was legal and proper when it was done - in other words, ex post facto law which is unconstitutional
Beyond abhorrent. Treasonous— the Constitution is our founding document and he is straightforwardly ignoring the separation of powers essential to our democracy.
And how will they do this, my license, with my correct gender, is good for ten years. If I get a replacement in the mail with the incorrect gender, could I not just send it back stating it has a mistake that needs correction? BTW, the criminal, and he is an indicted criminal, evil Kell doll Paxton is a POS. Needs to find himself gone.
An Executive branch which usurps the power of the Legislature, or of the Judiciary, is a dictatorship. Period. Full stop.
EXACTLY. And where is the outrage and action from the Dems??! Crickets. So apparently, they’re ok with what’s happening.
OR they are being cowards. We don't get supported either way, but it's important to be as realistic as possible about what's in their heads right now.
The Dems have surrendered. For me, they no longer exist. We are on our own. The Nazis invaded and instead of leading the resistance the Dems are the Vichy French. I will never forgive, never forget.
Horrific. They aren’t even hiding their hate, but wallowing in it like the pig f&@kers they really are.
It's unbelievable how much hate politicians have for minorities and for the LGBTQIA+, blows my mind in all the unnecessary BS they be doing, just imagine how better society would be if the same energy Republicans be doing would be fighting for the common people in helping rather than dividing or forcing people to hide their identities just so distraught on how can anyone be this toxic and can't be removed from power through the legal chain of command
The most concerning thing here isn't the obvious hate (though that is very, very bad); it's the absolute disregard for the courts. That is straight up authoritarianism right there, no real distinction between Texas and Venezuela.
We are at war, there’s no arguing that now. What will need to happen before high speed lead starts flying is anybody’s guess.
Can't be long. I lurk on a lot of MAGA places and they're certain that any day, Trump is going to order them into action as some kind of federalized posse comitatus authorized to kill all queers. They're having very deep, thoughtful, intensely passionate discussions about the right type of sights, ammunition, tactics, and accessories, which are most appropriate, most effective for hunting down and exterminating tr*nnies and "tr*nny sympathizers". They believe it will be great fun to watch us die.
Their assumption is that we aren’t armed. They may be in for a surprise if they try what they are apparently planning.
Geez!
Interesting
Just when will Paxton choke to death on his own bile? For it cannot be soon enough.
This is unspeakably horrible, but given Texas’s recent history on trans issues, it should surprise no one. Can this be fought or blocked in court? Can the ACLU do anything? It seems like a form of ex post facto law, since presumably the birth certificate and DL changes were done properly and lawfully at the time they were requested.
The Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Federal Circuit are VERY MAGA, there won't be any help there. In fact, the best thing for MAGAs would be a TSCOTUS ruling upholding Paxton and ditto for the Fifth, and then for the GOPSCROTUS to REFUSE to hear a case for redress or clarity, which resolves a potential circuit split and lets any red state that wants to emulate Paxton.
And then that's it, Trans people will cease to legally exist in red states.
Then they only have to eliminate social and medical transition and effectively they will have eradicated us.
They can use anti-drag bans and GAC bans, for which the ADF and the Federalist Society have draft legislation already cued up, and those won't even be as legally tenuous as Paxton's promulgation.
In theory, I think a person in Texas with a court ordered gender marker change could go back to that court, and ultimately that court could hold Paxton in contempt if he doesn't obey they courts orders. Whether Texas or Federal law enforcement would execute the contempt order (i.e. arrest Paxton) is unknown.
And, like another person commented, before all is said and done, they'd likely find a way to get this kicked up to the 5th circuit.
If SCOTUS establishes a trans people as a protected class when they rule on US V Skremtti then none of this crap in Texas would hold up, but if they don't do that, which is probably likely then I don't think the legal road doesn't look good. Justice Barrett did give some hints she might be considering that (protected class), so there is a sliver of hope.
Paxton should be disbarred. It is a gross and flagrant violation of the rules of professional conduct. Respect for the courts is foundational to the practice of law. If he encourages violarion of the court's orders, he should be removed from the bar and disqualified from serving as AG.
Following their cult leader in D.C., they now consider the courts as adversaries and impediments to their desired authoritarian takeover and dissolution of Constitutional order. So, the coup is now taking place at the state level as well. We're at 1861 all over again.
By anybody’s estimation, Ken Paxton is only able to pursue Texas transfolk for made-up crimes, instead of serving time for the actual felonies he’s committed, because his cronies in the Lege refused to impeach him. Goddess please, I miss Molly Ivins.
Me, too. I miss Molly Ivins every damned day.
yeah, IIRC this is the asshole that was one vote short of being impeached for illegal crap he's done.
My God. At what point will other countries start to accept asylum claims? This already looks on the face of it to fall squarely within the "Membership in a particular social group" criterion. If this were nationwide, would the case for asylum not be overwhelmingly strong?
There needs to be an immediate lawsuit. The Texas legislature needs to object strongly to illegaly being made useless!
Sadly, the Texas Legislature has a bill which would do exactly what Paxton just decreed, so they seem on a track to ratify his order, not repudiate it. Disgusting.
Why cant they just leave us tf alone. The constant attacks and negative news is traumatizing.
It sure is.
A preview of where th whole country is headed. Fricking horrifying.
I sincerely hope not. I would hope that blue states would resist this type of stuff strongly, because not only do wrong gender markers put trans citizens at significant risk, it’s also retroactively criminalizing something that was legal and proper when it was done - in other words, ex post facto law which is unconstitutional
Trump has vowed to crush blue states by the end of the year.
Beyond abhorrent. Treasonous— the Constitution is our founding document and he is straightforwardly ignoring the separation of powers essential to our democracy.
And how will they do this, my license, with my correct gender, is good for ten years. If I get a replacement in the mail with the incorrect gender, could I not just send it back stating it has a mistake that needs correction? BTW, the criminal, and he is an indicted criminal, evil Kell doll Paxton is a POS. Needs to find himself gone.