WASHINGTON — A D.C. restaurant asked a transgender woman for ID when she tried to use the women’s restroom and kicked her out when she refused. Charlotte Clymer, an activist who works with the Human Rights Campaign, was celebrating a bachelorette party on Friday with friends at Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar in Northwest D.C. when she was stopped by a staff member as she tried to use the women’s restroom.  Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
Last night, I was told by the manager of @CubaLibreDC that I couldn't use the women's restroom, and after challenging his discrimination with D.C. law and responding to his threat of calling the police w/ "please do so", I was forcibly removed from the restaurant. (thread)
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Clymer said the attendant asked for her ID and when she asked why, he told her that “female” must be on the card in order to use the women’s restroom.
She said no other people in the hallway waiting to use the facilities were asked to show their ID.
Clymer entered a stall and the man followed her in the women’s restroom before eventually leaving. When she left the restroom, the attendant and the manager told her that according to D.C. law she must have “female” on her ID to use the women’s restroom. Clymer asked the manager to show her which law states that. He refused and threatened to call the police, she said in a tweet. When she pulled up the actual law on her phone and told him that what he is doing is illegal, she said the manager said “That is incorrect,” and refused to show her what law he was citing and continued to threaten to call police, which Clymer eventually encouraged him to do. The manager persisted that Clymer leave and the bouncer came up and joined in asking her to leave. After explaining the situation to him, the bouncer grabbed Clymer’s arm and pushed her out of the restaurant. Clymer called D.C. police. When the officers arrived, she said they told her that she was correct on the law. Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
23 Jun
Replying to @cmclymer
I was nervous placing the call, somewhat afraid they would tell me to get lost, but everything got easier after that. The operator was kind, they immediately connected me to someone, and within minutes, two patrol cars showed up to begin taking statements.
Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
I could not have asked for a more professional and affirming experience from @DCPoliceDept. The responding officers--all cisgender men--were patient and kind in their communication, assured me I was right on the law, and radioed for their LGBTQ liaison unit to respond.
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Cuba Libre issued a statement expressing its regret for what happened at the restaurant. The restaurant said that the staff failed to “welcome guests of all gender identifications” and acknowledged that Clymer was treated in an “unacceptable manner.” Cuba Libre said that it was retraining staff to make sure this incident does not happen again. View image on Twitter
 Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Washington D.C.@CubaLibreDC
@cmclymer We are extremely sorry for the incident that occurred at our restaurant last night. Please view our full response below: 5:58 PM - Jun 23, 2018
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Clymer expressed skepticism of Cuba Libre’s statement. “I wish I could be magnanimous and let this be sufficient, but I can’t,” she wrote on Twitter. “Your manager intentionally made up a fake law to humiliate me, mocked me when I patiently showed him the actual law and acted with condescension and aggression in response.” Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
23 Jun
I wish I could be magnanimous and let this be sufficient, but I can't. Your manager intentionally made up a fake law to humiliate me, mocked me when I patiently showed him the actual law, and acted with condescension and aggression in response. Furthermore... https://twitter.com/CubaLibreDC/status/1010643189475282950 …
Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
. @CubaLibreDC I am wholly unconvinced that "training" will address the shortcomings in the character of your manager. His callousness and bigotry far exceeded a simple lack of understanding. He was intentional in his discrimination. This person did not act in good faith.
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The incident attracted a lot of attention on Twitter.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote she was sorry for what happened to Clymer and praised D.C. police for how they handled the situation. “We won’t accept this type of discrimination in Washington, D.C. It’s not just illegal, it’s against all we stand for,” Bowser tweeted.  Mayor Muriel Bowser
✔@MayorBowser
. @cmclymer, I’m so sorry this happened to you. While I’m glad to hear that @DCPoliceDept were there to represent our true #DCValues, we won’t accept this type of discrimination in Washington, DC. It’s not just illegal, it’s against all we stand for.
✔@cmclymer
Last night, I was told by the manager of @CubaLibreDC that I couldn't use the women's restroom, and after challenging his discrimination with D.C. law and responding to his threat of calling the police w/ "please do so", I was forcibly removed from the restaurant. (thread)
3:48 PM - Jun 23, 2018
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Chelsea Clinton expressed her support of Clymer, as well, thanking her for sharing “this painful story.” Charlotte Clymer
✔@cmclymer
23 Jun
Replying to @cmclymer
And now, I have a bachelorette weekend to get back to and celebrate with my friends. This is my first bachelorette shindig, and I'm not going to let the transphobic staff of @CubaLibreDC ruin my weekend. /thread
 Chelsea Clinton
✔@ChelseaClinton
I am so sorry Charlotte this happened. Not remotely a reflection on you. Thank you for sharing this painful story. As ever, your grace and bravery shine through. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend with your girlfriends. 2:52 PM - Jun 23, 2018
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