In Kansas, the latest anti-trans legislation has taken a disturbing new turn: a bounty hunter provision. This law allows private citizens to sue and seek financial rewards if they claim to encounter a transgender person in a bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.
The bill's vague language raises concerns about its reach beyond public buildings. Erin Reed, a journalist and trans rights advocate, notes that the law would effectively create a national "bathroom ban" by empowering bounty hunters to search for transgender people in private spaces.
Under this provision, individuals can file civil suits against trans people for alleged damages of at least $1,000. This means that trans individuals could face financial repercussions if they are simply using a restroom that aligns with their identity.
Kansas Republicans passed the law as part of a broader package targeting transgender individuals, including strict ID laws and bathroom bans. The new legislation is part of a disturbing trend of anti-trans measures in states across the country.
Democrats have largely failed to support pressure campaigns against these bills, leaving many trans individuals vulnerable to harassment and violence. It's time for Democrats to take action and stand up against these discriminatory laws that aim to create a climate of distrust and terror for transgender people.
The Intercept has been reporting on the devastating impact of anti-trans legislation across the country. As we face an unprecedented attack on democracy, it's more important than ever to support independent journalism and grow our capacity to hold those in power accountable.
The bill's vague language raises concerns about its reach beyond public buildings. Erin Reed, a journalist and trans rights advocate, notes that the law would effectively create a national "bathroom ban" by empowering bounty hunters to search for transgender people in private spaces.
Under this provision, individuals can file civil suits against trans people for alleged damages of at least $1,000. This means that trans individuals could face financial repercussions if they are simply using a restroom that aligns with their identity.
Kansas Republicans passed the law as part of a broader package targeting transgender individuals, including strict ID laws and bathroom bans. The new legislation is part of a disturbing trend of anti-trans measures in states across the country.
Democrats have largely failed to support pressure campaigns against these bills, leaving many trans individuals vulnerable to harassment and violence. It's time for Democrats to take action and stand up against these discriminatory laws that aim to create a climate of distrust and terror for transgender people.
The Intercept has been reporting on the devastating impact of anti-trans legislation across the country. As we face an unprecedented attack on democracy, it's more important than ever to support independent journalism and grow our capacity to hold those in power accountable.
this is getting out of control in kansas they gotta do somethin about bounty hunters just chasin trans people around for $$$ its like a game of cat and mouse but really its life or death situation 
dont even get me started on democrats not doin enuf to stop these bills what are they even doin out there 
at least the intercept is reportin on this stuff 
I'm literally livid about this new law in Kansas! Like, can't believe they're using bounty hunters to hunt down trans people just because they're trying to use a bathroom that matches who they are 
It's like, what's next? Are they gonna start paying ppl to report their friends for being LGBTQ+? 
This whole thing is so messed up and I'm seriously worried about the safety of trans ppl in Kansas. The fact that Democrats aren't doing more to stop these bills is just awful 
And yeah, it's all about creating a climate of distrust and terror... like, what even is this 
We need to stand together as a country and demand better for everyone, regardless of who they love or how they identify 
and i totally agree with erin reeds comment - this law is basically a national "bathroom ban" and its just so unfair that democrats arent doing enough to stop it 
Fast forward to now and it's like the US is taking steps back into the dark ages... I'm really worried about trans people, especially in private spaces where they can't even be themselves without fear of harassment or financial ruin 
. What happened to equality and compassion, man? 
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, i'm all for protecting everyone's rights but this law just feels like a recipe for harassment & violence against trans ppl. democrats need to step up & take action ASAP 
, can't let these discriminatory laws run amok without consequences... gotta support the people who are fighting for their rights 
and the fact that it's all about targeting trans people is so sad 
i feel like we're really losing our grip on being a fair society. 
It's like, can't we all just get along and respect each other's differences? 
It's time for some real leadership on this issue...
. and dont even get me started on democrats not speakin up, that just makes me wanna scream 
. someone needs to take a stand against this and make some real change 
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. And the fact that it could lead to a national "bathroom ban" is just chilling 
. It's just not right that trans people are being left vulnerable to harassment and violence because of the lack of support from lawmakers 
. What's next, are they gonna start patrolling the streets looking for trans people? This bill reeks of transphobia and it's time someone spoke out against it 
. I'm all for Democrats taking action to stop this kind of discriminatory legislation - our democracy can't survive if we let hate like this run wild 
i cant even imagine having to worry about some dude showing up at my kid's school, claiming they saw them using the right bathroom 
it's like, what's next? are we gonna have bounty hunters everywhere hunting for ppl who don't conform to societal norms?!?! 
and now they're gonna have to worry about bounty hunters on their tail 
we need to do something about these anti-trans laws ASAP 
and support our trans friends who are already feeling so marginalized and vulnerable 
I don't get why politicians can't just make laws that protect everyone's safety without singling out a whole group of people? This bounty hunter provision is giving me major anxiety - what if someone misidentifies my kid as trans and sues them for using the right bathroom?! 
It's like, I want to protect my child from harm too, but we can't just start going around suing people who might be a little different. What's next? A law that says you can only wear certain colors if they're on sale at the mall?