McBride, the first out transgender person elected to Congress, will serve in the House starting next year, and Mace doesn't want her using women's bathrooms at the Capitol.

Summary

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) confirmed her proposed resolution to ban transgender individuals from using bathrooms that don’t align with their biological sex at the U.S. Capitol is aimed at Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress.

Mace also plans broader legislation for similar bans on federal property and in federally funded schools.

McBride responded by calling for respect and kindness among lawmakers.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated Republicans are working on a resolution to address the unprecedented situation while ensuring dignity and respect for all members.

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
    431·
    3 hours ago

    That makes it illegal, right? You can’t pass a law specifically designed to target individuals.

    • Nollij@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      6·
      38 minutes ago

      It can be because of certain individuals, but it must apply equally to all.

      You didn’t usually see it applied to a real person, but there are countless examples of it being applied to large corporations. For example, Florida can (and has) passed laws that apply to (e.g.) all amusement parks that operate their own emergency services. It was pretty clear that it would only affect Disney World. But at least in theory, it would apply to any others that opened up.

    • MorrisonMotel6@lemm.ee
      20·
      2 hours ago

      That is my understanding, yes. However, I am not a lawyer, and even if I was, do laws/the Constitution even matter anymore?