Many called it a powerful moment for trans visibility. Joyful people who were in the courtroom for the celebration are now able to fully claim their identities, not just among their communities, but in the eyes of the law.
Zach FuentesOn Wednesday in Santa Clara County, the Superior Court marked its first-ever celebration of Name and Gender Marker Change Day.It was a life-changing day in court for many on Wednesday in Santa Clara County. The Superior Court marked its first-ever celebration of Name and Gender Marker Change Day.Many joyful people who were in the courtroom for the celebration are now able to fully claim their identities, not just among their communities, but in the eyes of the law.
"Something as simple as getting pulled over, like you could be driving your own vehicle and then be assumed to steal your own vehicle because you might look more masculine, and it says that you're a female," Hooker said. "Even though you in your community know who you are, people who are just interacting with you don't know. So, it's like even just on a day-to-day basis, it helps so much.
"We wanted to have our participants who have gone through the process and have certified decrees from the court be able to come and get a ceremonial certificate from a judicial officer," she said. "But we also wanted to give the opportunity for members of the community who wanted to get more information about both filing a petition for name and or gender marker change, but also what to do after you get the decree.
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