Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning was among a group of activists arrested outside House Speaker Mike Johnson's office in a protest advocating for transgender rights. The protest, which took place at the Cannon House Office Building, was in response to Johnson's support for a GOP-led effort to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the US Capitol.
Manning, a transgender woman, emphasized the importance of dignity and respect for all individuals, stating, 'Every person deserves dignity and respect, both in daily life and in symbolic places like the U.S. Capitol.' She expressed solidarity with the transgender community and highlighted the power and resilience within the community.
