Alabama City Rescinds Anti-Trans Bathroom Law

The city of Oxford, Alabama has decided to rescind a recent bathroom ordinance that was extremely discriminatory against the transgender community. They realized the law violates the Civil Rights Act and is unconstitutional. Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?) and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. "Eight days after passing an ordinance adopted to protest Target's policy of letting people use the bathroom that matches their gender identity, the city council in Oxford, Alabama, has had a change of heart. Council members voted 3-2 on Wednesday to rescind its controversial restroom measure, which had made it a misdemeanor -- punishable by a $500 fine or six months in jail -- to use a public bathroom differing from one's birth gender. One council member who voted to repeal the ordinance reportedly cited the viewof the city's attorney, who said the measure might violate Title IX provisions of the Civil Rights Act. Separately Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department issued a warning to North Carolina that its similar law does violate the federal civil rights law. The rescinded ordinance was unanimously passed last week after Target, which has a store in an Oxford shopping center, reiterated its policy that transgender employees and shoppers could use the bathroom that lined up with their gender identity.”* Read more here: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-city-rescinds-bathroom-ordinance-directed-at-target/ Hosts: Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian Cast: Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://www.tytnetwork.com/live Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary) Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand + the members-only post game show by becoming a member at http://www.tytnetwork.com/join/. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. Get The Young Turks Mobile App Today! Download the iOS version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-young-turks/id412793195?ls=1&mt=8 Download the Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyt