More than 64,000 trans people may face barriers to voting because they live in states with strict photo ID requirements.
, a person may be required to publish an announcement in the newspaper to change their name — a practice that advocates worry can put a person at risk of physical harm or harassment.
. After her experience with the attorney, she figured she could restart the process herself. Through her community, she was connected with someone from VoteRiders, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that helps people obtain identification to vote. An organizer with the group has more recently helped Poindexter with paperwork.
“We want to make sure that any legal or bureaucratic or financial barrier that a voter might face in obtaining an acceptable ID is removed and they’re able to make their voices heard at the polls,” Kunis said.
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