Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state
It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.
February 09 2024 11:14 AM
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It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.
A letter from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles cites the state's statute prohibiting fake IDs, which makes use of a fictitious ID a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years of prison or probation and a $5,000 fine, to bar the changes.
The Republican also talks about not wanting to be known as an LGBTQ+ lawmaker although Basabe, who is married to a woman, once said he was "a gay candidate."
The group of activists will be in Orlando for a march in support of trans youth in the state.
He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.
Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.
Hundreds of parents, children, and advocates gathered at the Florida Capitol on Monday to protest a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been proposed in the state.