During a Senate confirmation hearing, Judge Anthony Brindisi faced aggressive questioning from Republicans Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz over his support for the Equality Act, particularly regarding gender identity and the use of gender-segregated facilities. Graham questioned whether Brindisi believed biological males who identify as female should share locker rooms, framing this as an unacceptable outcome. Cruz went further, labeling the act as 'Orwellian' and asking if biological men could expose themselves to unwilling women.
In his defense, Brindisi responded to the senators' accusations by clarifying the intention of the Equality Act, which seeks to prevent discrimination based on sexual and gender identity. He emphasized that the act was about protecting rights, rather than creating unsafe environments, contesting the misleading narrative presented during the hearing.
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