During a recent interview with Megyn Kelly on her podcast, Attorney Ian Prior spoke out about the dangers of the proposed “transgender refuge bill” and how it would effectively shut down due process for those accused of violating it.
According to Prior, the bill, if passed, would allow transgender individuals to use any bathroom or locker room they identify with, regardless of their biological sex. This would essentially erase the idea of gender-specific facilities and would also create a new protected class under criminal law.
Prior argued that this law would have serious consequences for due process, saying “it ought to concern everyone.” He pointed out that under the proposed bill, if a person is accused of violating this law, they would not be able to use the defense of “mistake of fact.” This means they could be found guilty even if they truly believed they were entering the designated facility for their biological sex.
He also explained that the burden of proof for the prosecution would be very low, making it easy for someone to be wrongly accused and convicted. Prior stated, “If you are accused of violating this law, you are essentially guilty until proven innocent.”
He went on to assert that this bill would not only have negative effects on those accused, but also on law enforcement. He claimed that police officers would be put in an impossible situation as they would be the ones tasked with enforcing this law without any clear guidelines or standards.
Prior also expressed concern over the potential for abuse of this law. He argued that it could be used as a weapon in disputes between individuals, with one party falsely accusing the other of violating the transgender refuge bill.
In conclusion, Prior stated that this bill is a “real concern” and “a direct assault on the rule of law and due process.” He believes that it is being pushed by a small group of vocal activists and does not accurately represent the views of the majority of Americans.
The interview with Attorney Ian Prior sheds light on the potential dangers of the proposed transgender refuge bill and the impact it could have on due process in our legal system. As supporters of President Trump, it is important to pay attention to legislation like this and to ensure that our rights to due process and a fair trial are protected.
This bill serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and standing up for our constitutional rights. As Prior cautioned, this bill “should concern everyone” and it is crucial that we take action to protect our liberties.