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On Trial in Texas: The Transitioned Status of Trans People

Started by Natasha, September 20, 2013, 06:46:26 AM

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September 20, 2013, 06:46:26 AM
On Trial in Texas: The Transitioned Status of Trans People

http://www.transadvocate.com/on-trial-in-texas-the-transitioned-status-of-trans-people.htm
9/19/13
By Cristan

Today Phyllis Frye (America's first out trans judge) and I met up with Nikki Araguz at the 13th District Court of Appeals for the hearing on how Texas will view the transitioned status of trans folk. For the uninitiated, here's how we got here and why this case will likely affect YOU.

Court began at 2:00 in the afternoon. The court was made up of a 3 judges and since this is an appeal of the case Judge Randy Clapp (R) ruled on, no new evidence could be added. The court was made up of Chief Justice Valdez (D) and Justices Rodriguez (D) and Longoria (D). The panel consisted of 2 women and 1 man. The ex-wife had brought in a ringer to argue for them (presumably) since her last lawyer was recently barred from practicing law due to ethics violations. The ex brought in Lawrence P. Wilson of Christian College who actually quoted the Christian Bible (chapter & verse) in court today.
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