In the following post, a breakdown is divulging into the legal protections you can take as a Transgender Woman if you experience discrimination in a particular situation.

Employment
Undergoing disrespect, getting fired, or not getting a promotion because you are a transgender woman is strictly prohibited by the following laws:

-Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act states that employers with more than 15 workers are prohibited from discriminating based on sex.

-Executive Order 13672 prohibits anti-LGBT discrimination by the federal government, meaning that you are protected whether you work for the federal government or any other company.

-The SCOTUS case Bostock v. Clayton County ruled that federal law prohibits anti-transgender discrimination in employment, emphasizing the right you have not to be fired or refused a promotion because you are transgender.

If your employer discriminates against you due to your sexual orientation, then you can file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Attempt to document everything that showcases relevance to the issue, such as emails.

Housing

Dealing with the intricacies of housing is a weight on its own. If a landlord refuses to rent you, the following rights protect you from such a scenario:

-The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination by most landlords based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

-Each state has nondiscrimination laws concerning housing, meaning that protections are heavily enforced regarding sex discrimination.

-Federal regulations explicitly state the illegal nature of discriminating based on gender identity in all federally-funded housing programs ranging from homeless shelters to home mortgages.

If a landlord refuses to rent you because you are a transgender woman, then make sure to document every interaction and file a complaint of housing discrimination with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Traveling

The following section details how to navigate traveling when dealing with airport security, ranging from your passport to scanning machines.

-Since June 30, 2021, it is no longer required to show medical documentation to update your gender on your US passport. You can place an X instead of an F or M if you are uncomfortable.

-TSA Checkers will see that the name on your ID matches your boarding pass without looking at your gender maker.

-AIT is the scanning machinery utilized by TSA to detect any dangerous items. You can opt out of AIT scans whenever; however, opting out means undergoing a pat-down.

-During pat-downs such as AIT machines, prosthetic or binder devices may lead to questioning; the best route is to explain the situation to avoid delays straightforwardly.

-If a TSA officer asks you to reveal a prosthetic item that is not required, then ask to speak to a supervisor and explain the situation.

-Carrying medically prescribed items such as syringes may need proof of medical necessity to explain the situation if inquired.

-You can request a private screening with a witness or companion of the traveler’s choice to feel more comfortable.

-Likewise, when explaining a situation or inquiring about a private screening, approach it respectfully since threatening TSA agents can result in criminal charges.

-To file a complaint in case of discrimination at the airport, you can do it in the TSA and the Department of Homeland Security.

Public Accommodations

Even Though there is no federal law formally banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in public establishments, there exist state and local laws protecting you from such instances.

-44 states and the District of Columbia prohibit discrimination based on sex in public establishments, which means that most states do.

-Despite a state’s public accommodation law not covering sex or gender identity, those businesses can still be covered by federal or state laws concerning sex and gender identity discrimination in areas such as housing, education, credit, healthcare, or employment.

-Within your rights, you have the right not to be refused entry or services because you are transgender.

-Similarly, you have the right to dress in a manner consistent with your gender identity without being turned away from public accommodations.

-There should be no harassment by staff or customers if they can place a complaint with information regarding time, palace, and witnesses.

Public Bathrooms

According to the state and local jurisdiction you live in, that may impose specific regulations to use the restroom consistent with your gender identity.

-State laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity should also protect transgender people’s right to use restrooms based on their gender identity.

-Most public establishments are transforming their restroom into all-gender spaces, allowing further accessibility.

-Cities like Washington and New York City enable transgender citizens to use gender identity-appropriate public restrooms.

-Other cities like Philadelphia and Austin label single-stall public restrooms as all-gender.

Health Care

In various instances when dealing with healthcare, The U.S. Constitution prohibits discrimination in healthcare or insurance because you are transgender; the following rights protect you from any exclusion of transgender-related.

-It is illegal for your health insurance to refuse to cover medically necessary transition-related care.

-Health plans are unable to exclude transition-related care automatically, and they cannot have a category-specific excluding transition-related procedures.

-An insurance company is unable to refuse to enroll your plan or charge higher due to your transgender status.

-Medicaid plans are unable to deny coverage for medically necessary transition-related care. It is illegal, meaning that they should provide the care for what you need.

-If you face discrimination, contact an attorney before filing any appeals.