Florida Judge Dismisses Trespassing Case Against Trans Woman Protester; Wyoming Trans Woman Protests New Bathroom Law

In Wyoming, transgender woman Rihanna Kelver protested a newly enacted bathroom law by using the women's restroom at the state capitol, highlighting the law's limitations as it does not impose criminal penalties for violations. Kelver aimed to challenge the policy and raise awareness of transgender rights, emphasizing that she should be able to use the restroom without issue. Meanwhile, in Florida, Marcy Rheintgen, a transgender woman, was arrested for using the women's restroom at the state Capitol in protest of the state's anti-transgender bathroom law, which criminalizes such actions. However, her trespassing case was dismissed after prosecutors failed to file charging documents within the required timeframe, underscoring the legal challenges of enforcing such laws. Rheintgen's protest and subsequent legal victory drew attention to the ongoing struggle over transgender rights and the enforcement of restrictive bathroom policies. Both cases illustrate the complexities and resistance surrounding bathroom access laws for transgender individuals in different states.