Lawyers are using this hashtag to offer trans people free legal help before the inauguration, restoring our faith in humanity
Lawyers are using Twitter to offer trans people free legal help before Donald Trump becomes president in 2017.
#TransLawHelp began trending on the social media site Wednesday, connecting attorneys with trans folks who might need help with name changes, IDs, and figuring out what rights might be at stake with Trump and his running mate Mike Pence in charge.
Pence, in particular, has strong anti-LGBTQ sentiment: He believes in “conversion therapy,” for gay youth and plans to reverse President Obama’s executive orders protecting against discrimination based on gender identity or sexuality.
If you're a lawyer willing to offer pro-bono services for trans ppl to get their docs now, please use the HT #TransLawHelp. #Election2016
— Cishet Gay Squad (@dtwps) November 9, 2016
The hashtag became flooded with licensed attorneys offering to answer questions or walk trans people through legal processes for free.
Of course, anybody looking to connect with a lawyer should verify their identity and qualifications before accepting help or offering up information.
If you need money for passport fees, email me at kendra.serra@riseup.net. I have volunteers. We'll find you the money. #translawhelp
— Kendra Albert (@KendraSerra) November 9, 2016
I'm a lawyer in Massachusetts & if you need help I'll help you navigate name changes & ID docs in MA. #TransLawHelp
— mattbc (@mattbc) November 9, 2016
I am a lawyer licensed to practice in NJ and PA who will help you navigate name changes and ID documents NOW #TransLawHelp
— Celeste (@CelesteOpsimath) November 9, 2016
In small ways, gestures of kindness and support like this one help to restore our faith in humanity.
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