Fifteen transgender activists were arrested for illegally protesting inside the Cannon House Office Building, staging a sit-in to oppose Republican efforts restricting transgender bathroom access. The demonstration, organized by the Gender Liberation Movement, included prominent figures like Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis and directly challenged Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent policy barring transgender women from women’s restrooms in Capitol buildings. The protest also aimed to pressure Congress to block a bill that would further restrict transgender individuals’ bathroom access in federal facilities. The activists cited the threat of increased anti-LGBTQ+ legislation under a potential second Trump administration as a key motivator.
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A sit-in protest at the U.S. Capitol, organized by the Gender Liberation Movement, saw over two dozen transgender individuals and allies arrested for demonstrating against a proposed policy targeting Rep.-elect Sarah McBride’s restroom access. The policy, championed by Rep. Nancy Mace and supported by Speaker Mike Johnson, aims to restrict restroom usage based on biological sex, effectively barring transgender individuals. Participants, including notable trans advocates Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis, chanted slogans criticizing both Republican and Democratic inaction. The protest highlights broader concerns about transgender rights and safety beyond bathroom access.
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Transgender rights activists, including Chelsea Manning, protested restrictive bathroom bills in a Cannon House Office Building restroom near Speaker Johnson’s office. The demonstration involved chants against Johnson, Mace, and the Democratic party for inaction, and featured signs condemning anti-trans legislation. Capitol Police intervened, dispersing the protesters and making arrests, while also hindering press coverage and access for congressional staff. The protest highlights escalating national tensions surrounding transgender rights and access to public accommodations. Further details regarding arrests and charges remain pending.
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John Q. Hosedrinker