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Trans Woman Arrested, Sent to Men’s Jail For Entering Florida Capitol Bathroom (www.erininthemorning.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Sunshine to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (17 children)

Relevant facts:

she self identifies as a "moderate conservative", also identifying as a "centrist" who cares about "family values"
she is a devout Catholic
she lives in Illinois and traveled to Florida just to do this
before going to Florida, she sent letters to lawmakers stating her intention to break the law, including when and where she would and a photo of herself (police were thus posted at the location and time she indicated, hence why she was arrested)
she explicitly identifies as not a "political activist"
she is breaking the law because she thinks it is wrong (she is engaging in civil disobedience), though she did not expect to actually be arrested
she didn't consult any legal or advocacy groups before doing this
she was arrested upon going into the restroom and washing her hands, after cops posted at the bathroom told her not to; she was held in the men's ward of the Leon County Detention Facility overnight, and she faces 60 days of incarceration if convicted
she is back in Illinois but will have to fly back to Florida for hearings
she didn't expect to be arrested and regrets doing it

source: Tampa Bay Times (archive.ph link)

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 days ago (15 children)

I.... Am I the only one that is shocked by the fact that there are cops posted at BATHROOM??????? The fuck??? (Also wtf do they have a law that say you can do prison if you step in the wrong bathroom????)

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 days ago (12 children)

The cops were only there because she sent the letter telling them when and where she would be doing this. Also a 60 day sentence would not be served in prison, but the county jail (they are different).