Police in Texas misgendered Rosa Martinez Machuca, a transgender victim of violent crime, in initial reports following her death. Although city authorities later acknowledged her identity by name, they incorrectly used they/them pronouns. The misgendering sparked criticism from the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting ongoing violence against transgender individuals. Texas legislation preventing individuals from updating their gender on government documents further complicates recognition of identities. Activists called for the correction of misgendering in media and police reports, emphasizing respect for victims' true identities.
The violence against trans people in this city is out of fu--ing control. Trans victims must be recognized for who they were, not misgendered.
Initially misgendered in police reports, Rosa Martinez Machuca's identity faced challenges amid miscommunications, compounded by a problematic law limiting gender identity recognition.
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