A series of protests erupted at Capitol Hill as transgender rights activists staged a bathroom sit-in to contest new restroom policies affecting transgender individuals. Notable figures such as Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis were arrested along with more than a dozen others outside Speaker Mike Johnson’s office during demonstrations against the ban. The Capitol Police intervened, leading to several arrests as activists occupied bathrooms, choreographed dance parties, and directed chants against perceived discrimination. The protests, marked by a spirit of defiance and joy, reflect a significant backlash against the anti-trans bathroom policy enacted by some lawmakers.