Reposted by Valorie Van-Dieman
Does the right of self defense come with an asterisk for trans women? @valorievandieman.bsky.social finds that a concerning implication of a decision in Tennessee to allow a man convicted of murder a new trial because he wasn't allowed to use his victim's gender identity as a defense.
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Tennessee Court Allows Trans Panic Defense, Undermining Trans Safety - Assigned Media
Appellate court overturns ruling in the murder of a trans woman, opening the doors for the trans panic defense and further attacks on the safety of trans people.