Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Mace's Trans Bathroom Ban

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republican efforts, led by Rep. Nancy Mace, to ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the U.S. Capitol, claiming such actions endanger women and girls. Mace's resolution, which restricts bathroom access based on 'biological sex', has sparked a fierce backlash, with Ocasio-Cortez arguing it would lead to intrusive checks and potential abuse. Mace, who asserts she is protecting women's rights, has faced threats in response to her stance and maintains that biological men should not access women's facilities. Ocasio-Cortez denounced the motivations behind the legislation as self-serving, suggesting it is aimed at fundraising rather than genuine concern for safety. The debate reflects broader societal tensions surrounding transgender rights and women’s spaces, with both sides firmly entrenched in their views. This conflict has intensified as the first openly transgender member of Congress, Sarah McBride, faces direct targets from these new legislative efforts.