Boston Hotel Guard Forces Trans Woman From Bathroom, Sparking Outrage
Ansley Baker and Liz Victor, a cisgender couple, were ejected from the Liberty Hotel during a Kentucky Derby event after a security guard wrongly accused Baker of being a man in the women’s restroom. The hotel’s initial statement claimed the couple shared a stall, leading to a confrontation; however, a subsequent investigation resulted in the security guard’s suspension and mandatory staff retraining on inclusive practices. The Liberty Hotel apologized, donating to an LGBTQ+ organization, and reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity. Baker and Victor dispute the hotel’s initial account and have contacted the mayor’s office to prevent similar incidents.
John Q. Hosedrinker