Florida Enacts Policy Banning Gender Changes on Driver's Licenses, Sparking Protests

Transgender activists across Florida have staged die-in protests in response to a new state policy that prohibits changing gender markers on driver's licenses.

Transgender activists in Florida organized die-in protests at multiple DMV offices to oppose a new rule criminalizing changes to gender markers on driver's licenses.
The protests were in response to a memo from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, stating that misrepresenting one's gender on a license constitutes fraud.
The Florida Legislature is considering the 'What Is A Woman Act,' which would further restrict license gender markers to biological sex.
Advocacy groups have merged to form 'Advocates for Trans Equality,' aiming to strengthen the movement against such policies.
Florida faces criticism and travel advisories due to its policies affecting the transgender community, including restrictions on gender-affirming care.