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Trans Kansans Fight SB 244: ID Invalidations and Restroom Suits
civil-rights1 day ago

Trans Kansans Fight SB 244: ID Invalidations and Restroom Suits

Two transgender Kansans have filed a lawsuit challenging SB 244, a law that immediately invalidates state-issued IDs with gender markers reflecting identity and creates a private right to sue people suspected of being transgender for using government restrooms; the suit argues the measure violates Kansas constitutional protections of personal autonomy, privacy, equality, due process, and free speech, with the ACLU and Ballard Spahr LLP representing the plaintiffs.

via American Civil Liberties Union|
#civil-rights#drivers-licenses#kansas
Transgender Men Challenge Kansas Law Invalidating Updated IDs and Birth Certificates
law1 day ago

Transgender Men Challenge Kansas Law Invalidating Updated IDs and Birth Certificates

Two transgender men sue Kansas to block a new law that invalidates updated driver’s licenses and birth certificates reflecting gender identity, arguing the measure is dehumanizing and violates privacy and bodily autonomy. The law, enacted Feb. 18 over Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, imposes strict enforcement tied to a policy barring transgender people from some facilities, fines, and even allows lawsuits against transgender individuals. About 1,700–1,800 people are affected; the plaintiffs—anonymous as Daniel Doe and Matthew Moe—seek an injunction to halt enforcement.

via The Guardian|
#birth-certificates#discrimination#drivers-licenses
Trans Kansans sue to halt law tying licenses to biological sex
politics1 day ago

Trans Kansans sue to halt law tying licenses to biological sex

Two transgender Kansans filed a lawsuit to block a new law that invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates unless they reflect biological sex, allows license surrender for new IDs, designates bathrooms by biological sex, and lets aggrieved individuals sue. The law, which took effect Thursday, could mean about 1,700 license cancellations and 1,800 birth certificates reissued; the ACLU says it violates Kansas constitutional protections, and Gov. Kelly’s veto was overridden by the Legislature.

via NBC News|
#aclu#civil-liberties#drivers-licenses
Kansas Law Invalidates Trans Residents’ Licenses, Sparking Lawsuit
politics1 day ago

Kansas Law Invalidates Trans Residents’ Licenses, Sparking Lawsuit

Two transgender Kansans filed a lawsuit to block a new law that immediately invalidates driver’s licenses whose gender markers don’t match birth sex and also voids related birth certificates, affecting about 1,700 licenses. They argue the measure violates due process, equal protection, and free expression, and that it targets transgender people while allowing others to update details. The ACLU represents the plaintiffs; the law was rapidly enacted over a veto and supported by the state attorney general, prompting some residents to reconsider remaining in Kansas.

via The New York Times|
#birth-certificates#drivers-licenses#gender-marker
California delays CDL cancellations for immigrants until March after lawsuit
world1 month ago

California delays CDL cancellations for immigrants until March after lawsuit

California has delayed revoking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March following a lawsuit by immigrant groups, amid federal pressure and concerns over enforcement and safety issues. The move aims to ensure qualified drivers retain their licenses while addressing federal and legal concerns about immigration status and language requirements. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state policies, federal regulations, and civil rights advocacy.

via NBC News|
#california#drivers-licenses#federal-funding
Arkansas Reverses Gender-Neutral ID Policy
politics1 year ago

Arkansas Reverses Gender-Neutral ID Policy

Arkansas will no longer allow residents to use "X" instead of male or female on state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards, with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders defending the move as "common sense." The rule change, which must be approved by a legislative committee, aims to legally define sex as binary, but has faced criticism for being discriminatory towards transgender and nonbinary people, as well as creating uncertainty for intersex individuals. The discontinued policy allowed for the "X" designation without verifiable information, and the state has about 342 driver's licenses and 174 IDs with the "X" designation.

via Fox News|
#arkansas#drivers-licenses#gender-identity
Kansas Judge Upholds State's Refusal to Change Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses
legallgbtq-rights1 year ago

Kansas Judge Upholds State's Refusal to Change Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses

A Kansas judge ruled that the state's refusal to change the sex on driver's licenses for transgender individuals does not violate their rights under the state constitution. The ruling supports the directive by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who argued that issuing licenses based on biological sex at birth is a public safety concern. The decision stems from a law passed in 2023 defining biological sex as male or female at birth. The judge rejected claims of violations of personal autonomy, informational privacy, and equal protection, stating that the law's meaning is clear. LGBTQ+ advocates condemned the ruling, vowing to continue working for a state that respects their identities.

via Fox News|
#drivers-licenses#kansas#kris-kobach
Kansas Judge Rules Against Allowing Transgender Individuals to Change Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses
legal-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

Kansas Judge Rules Against Allowing Transgender Individuals to Change Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses

A Kansas judge ruled that the state's refusal to change transgender residents' driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities does not violate their rights under the state constitution. The ruling keeps in place an order preventing the changes, in line with a 2023 law ending legal recognition of transgender people's identities. The judge stated that there is no fundamental right under the state constitution to control what information is displayed on a driver's license, leading to concerns about harassment and denial of services for transgender individuals. This decision comes amid a wave of measures from GOP-controlled legislatures across the U.S. to roll back transgender rights.

via NBC News|
#drivers-licenses#kansas#legal-battle
Kansas Judge Upholds Decision on Transgender Driver's License Changes
legal-rights1 year ago

Kansas Judge Upholds Decision on Transgender Driver's License Changes

A Kansas judge ruled that the state's refusal to change transgender residents' driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities does not violate their rights under the state constitution, keeping in place an order preventing such changes. The ruling comes amid a legal battle between the conservative Attorney General and the Democratic Governor's administration, with the ACLU arguing on behalf of transgender residents. The decision is part of a broader wave of measures from GOP-controlled Legislatures across the U.S. to roll back transgender rights, and it precedes a debate on a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in the Kansas House.

via The Associated Press|
#aclu#drivers-licenses#kansas
"Florida Transgender Activists Protest State ID Gender Restrictions with Die-In"
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

"Florida Transgender Activists Protest State ID Gender Restrictions with Die-In"

Transgender activists in Florida staged die-in protests at driver's license offices across the state in response to a new rule criminalizing changes to gender on licenses to reflect a person's gender identity. The protests were organized by several advocacy groups and aimed to highlight the impact of efforts to erase legal recognition for the transgender community. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' new rule prohibits changing gender on licenses, citing fraud, and potential criminal and civil penalties. The Florida Legislature is also considering a bill that would prohibit licenses from reflecting a gender that is not a person's biological gender.

via Fox News|
#die-in-protest#drivers-licenses#florida
"Florida Bans Transgender Driver's License Updates"
politics2 years ago

"Florida Bans Transgender Driver's License Updates"

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has implemented a new policy that prevents transgender individuals from updating their driver's licenses to reflect their correct gender identity, citing that misrepresenting one's gender on a license constitutes fraud. This move could expose trans people to criminal or civil penalties and increases the risk of discrimination and harassment. The agency's decision comes amid ongoing debates in the state legislature over similar legislation. Critics view this as part of a broader trend of non-legislative actions targeting transgender rights, with concerns that other states may follow suit.

via The 19th*|
#discrimination#drivers-licenses#florida
Michigan Introduces New ID and Plate Designs in 2024
transportation2 years ago

Michigan Introduces New ID and Plate Designs in 2024

Michigan will begin issuing new license plates, driver's licenses, and state IDs in 2024. The state will reintroduce the green and white "Water Wonderland" license plate, similar to one issued in 1963. The new driver's licenses and state IDs will feature a cutting-edge security design, including a two-line name format, the Michigan Coat of Arms, and multicolored text representing the Great Lakes. The new design aims to reduce counterfeiting and fraud. The magnetic stripe on the back of the cards will be removed, but scannable bar codes will remain. All Michigan residents will receive the new design when renewing, replacing, or correcting their license or ID.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#drivers-licenses#license-plates#michigan