The Hashtag #TransLawHelp Is Flagging Free Legal Services For The Trans Community

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Fearing the worst from a Donald Trump presidency, many trans-identifying Twitter users are hoping to complete all the paperwork required to get their legal documents, like passports, before Trump takes office on January 20, 2017. The Trump White House could roll back decades of progress in LGBTQ rights: Vice President-elect Mike Pence has already promised that Trump will cancel President Barack Obama's executive orders "protecting federal contractors from discrimination based on sexuality and gender identity." Below, find lawyers offering information and their services pro bono, and search the hashtag on Twitter with your own location if you need help.

If you're a lawyer willing to offer pro-bono services for trans ppl to get their docs now, please use the HT #TransLawHelp. #Election2016
— Cishet Gay Squad (@dtwps) November 9, 2016

I am a lawyer licensed to practice in NJ and PA who will help you navigate name changes and ID documents NOW #TransLawHelp
— Celeste (@CelesteOpsimath) November 9, 2016

Can also help you find a lawyer in your state #TransLawHelp
— Celeste (@CelesteOpsimath) November 9, 2016

texas lawyer here #translawhelp https://t.co/egefd69UWv
— a thankful panda (@mojoquix) November 9, 2016

If you're around Austin, UT Law students are working on this. Wait is long, but we're here for you. #translawhelp https://t.co/7Qak11WgtJ https://t.co/3HMNFySmAm
— Douglas Cornfield (@CritDoug) November 9, 2016

Resources on discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity, & HIV status #TransLawHelp https://t.co/Cl6ta6k1yO
— Lambda Legal (@LambdaLegal) November 9, 2016

I'm an attorney in Florida willing to help trans persons with any upcoming legal issues they have, however I can. DM me. #TransLawHelp
— Amanda (@sub_judice) November 9, 2016

About #translawhelp - before you hand over any identifying information to a lawyer, verify that the person you are speaking with is legit.
— ❄️ mei irl ❄️ (@randileeharper) November 9, 2016

It is not a bad idea to request identification. Because it wouldn't shock me if someone posed as a lawyer to dox people. #translawhelp
— ❄️ mei irl ❄️ (@randileeharper) November 9, 2016

In PA under 18, your parents can change name with form on back of birth cert.
Change ID gender w/ Dr. letter. Fairly easy. #TransLawHelp
— Mellow Yeti (@MellowYeti) November 9, 2016

The Hashtag #TransLawHelp Is Flagging Free Legal Services For The Trans Community

Many lawyers are offering to help trans people get legal documents before Trump takes office.

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