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Two transgender men from Kansas file lawsuit against state over new law invalidating drivers licenses and limiting bathroom use in public buildings to sex assigned at birth. The American Civil Liberties Union and a Philadelphia law firm brought the case, seeking to block the law from going into effect during the legal fight. The law, known as House Substitute for Senate Bill two hundred forty-four, covers government documents and bathroom access in places such as libraries, courthouses, state parks, hospitals, and rest stops. The plaintiffs, who both work in government buildings and have used mens restrooms without issues for years, face real risks of fines, criminal charges, or lawsuits from anyone claiming harm by their presence there. The law violates rights to privacy, due process, equal protection, free expression, and personal autonomy under the state and U.S. constitutions. The case highlights ongoing debates over identity documents and public facilities for transgender residents.

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