Transgender women with felony past fight name change rules
Associated PressPHILADELPHIA — Transgender women in Pennsylvania are trying again Monday to knock down state rules that govern legal name changes for people with felony records. Gabriel Arkles, senior counsel of the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, said his clients risk being harassed if they apply for jobs, or are stopped by police, and show identification that doesn’t match their gender identities. Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court, which handles cases involving state agencies, dismissed a related lawsuit last year on procedural grounds without addressing the underlying constitutional claims. “This puts me in danger, causes me to lose opportunities, and doesn’t allow me to live fully as myself.” ___ Follow Legal Affairs Writer Maryclaire Dale on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Maryclairedale
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