ACLU of Montana argues Montana driver's license form discriminates on gender identity

ACLU of Montana argues Montana driver's license form discriminates on gender identity

On Tuesday, the ACLU of Montana argued in front of Missoula District Court Judge Shane Vanatta that gender identity discrimination is sex based discrimination.The Montana Human Rights Commission determined that gender identity is not, or discrimination on the basis of sex, does not include discrimination on the basis of gender identity and in denying our client the driver's license. So we're asking the court today to overrule that determination …

Missoula judge hears human rights appeal in driver’s license gender case

Photo illustration by Getty Images.The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana argued that Montana’s system for issuing driver’s licenses intentionally sets up a hurdle that discriminates against nonbinary and transgender residents — a topic of repeated court cases for several years. On Tuesday, the ACLU of Montana told Missoula County District Court Judge Shane Vannatta that the state’s motor vehicle application leaves only two choices, “male…

Missoula judge hears appeal in driver’s license gender case

The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana argued that Montana’s system for issuing driver’s licenses intentionally sets up a hurdle that discriminates against nonbinary and transgender residents. Continue reading…