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.

  • Rymrgand's Daughter
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    020 days ago

    Considering the other places with bathroom bills had cis women attacked by cops…

    Honestly I hope they can figure something out for her, Marcy will not survive 60 days in prison

    • @[email protected]
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      020 days ago

      She shouldn’t have to, and I hope she is safe, but I also wouldn’t underestimate what Marcy is capable of surviving. But, Imagine all the good she would be bringing into the world if we didn’t force her to spend her time doing this.