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Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest of Marcy Rheintgen last month is the first they know of for …

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest of Marcy Rheintgen last month is the first they know of for violating transgender bathro…

  2. East Idaho News

    Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first (opens East Idaho News)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest of Marcy Rheintgen last month is the first they know of for …

  3. New York Post

    Transgender student Marcy Rheintgen’s arrest for violating Florida bathroom law may be first of its kind (opens New York Post)

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    Civil rights attorneys say the arrest of Marcy Rheintgen last month is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.

  4. NBC News

    Trans student’s arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first (opens NBC News)

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    A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.

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