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December 6, 2024

Capitol Police Arrest Transgender Advocates at "Bathroom Sit-In" Protest
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On Capitol Hill, police arrested over a dozen transgender advocates,
including Chelsea Manning, as they staged a "bathroom sit-in" protest at
a congressional restroom near the offices of House Speaker Mike Johnson
and Congressmember Nancy Mace.

Protesters: "Our bodies are no debate! Our bodies are no debate! Speaker
Johnson! Nancy Mace! Speaker Johnson! Nancy Mace! Our bodies are no
debate! Our bodies are no debate! Speaker Johnson! Nancy Mace! Speaker
Johnson! Nancy Mace!"

The protest, led by the Gender Liberation Movement, came after
Congressmembers Mace and Johnson imposed restrictions on transgender and
nonbinary people using congressional bathrooms ahead of trans
Congressmember-elect Sarah Mc Bride's swearing-in next month.


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