Stay Out: These Transgender People Could Not Use a Restroom in North Carolina

Laverne Cox, Amiyah Scott, D. Smith and more.

No Entry - Recently, a North Carolina bill was signed by Gov. Pat McCrory, stating transgender individuals will be required to use bathrooms that match their “biological sex” and other laws that will affect everyone in the state. With the bill receiving major attention, it’s become a major hot topic during this election season. From R. Kelly’s transgender son, Jay Kelly, to the newest addition to the Love & Hip Hop cast, D. Smith, these transgender stars will not be happy if this is passed.(Photo from left: Noam Galai/Getty Images)

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No Entry - Recently, a North Carolina bill was signed by Gov. Pat McCrory, stating transgender individuals will be required to use bathrooms that match their “biological sex” and other laws that will affect everyone in the state. With the bill receiving major attention, it’s become a major hot topic during this election season. From R. Kelly’s transgender son, Jay Kelly, to the newest addition to the Love & Hip Hop cast, D. Smith, these transgender stars will not be happy if this is passed.(Photo from left: Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Cherno Biko - It is without question that Cherno Biko would be vastly against this bill as she is a vocal advocate for the LGBT community. She came out as trans herself on her 22nd birthday and since then, because an activist all across America. We’re pretty sure she’s going to do her best to make sure bills like this one don’t become a common trend nationwide.(Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

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Cherno Biko - It is without question that Cherno Biko would be vastly against this bill as she is a vocal advocate for the LGBT community. She came out as trans herself on her 22nd birthday and since then, because an activist all across America. We’re pretty sure she’s going to do her best to make sure bills like this one don’t become a common trend nationwide.(Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Janet Mock - Being a New York Times bestseller and a news correspondent and journalist, Janet Mock knows her stuff. The proud trans woman would be very much against this bill.(Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Shorty Awards)

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Janet Mock - Being a New York Times bestseller and a news correspondent and journalist, Janet Mock knows her stuff. The proud trans woman would be very much against this bill.(Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Shorty Awards)

Laverne Cox - This Orange Is the New Black star is sure to be outraged by the law as she had outwardly been an advocate for change in the LGBT community from day one.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Laverne Cox - This Orange Is the New Black star is sure to be outraged by the law as she had outwardly been an advocate for change in the LGBT community from day one.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Amiyah Scott - With her huge social-media following and tight fan base, this proud trans woman reps Atlanta to the core, and we have a feeling she won't be cool with this bill.(Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

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Amiyah Scott - With her huge social-media following and tight fan base, this proud trans woman reps Atlanta to the core, and we have a feeling she won't be cool with this bill.(Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

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D. Smith - The new Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta addition hasn't been on the show for three episodes and she's already made it known that she's ride or die for her community. It should be safe to say she's against this.(Photo: D Smith via Instagram)

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D. Smith - The new Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta addition hasn't been on the show for three episodes and she's already made it known that she's ride or die for her community. It should be safe to say she's against this.(Photo: D Smith via Instagram)

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Caitlyn Jenner - She's now one of the most widely known faces of the transgender community, and has had some controversial — and unorthodox — views regarding her people, so it would be interesting to hear her perspective on this bill.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for EJAF)

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Caitlyn Jenner - She's now one of the most widely known faces of the transgender community, and has had some controversial — and unorthodox — views regarding her people, so it would be interesting to hear her perspective on this bill.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for EJAF)

Tiq Milan - He's about his business. This literary force documented his journey of becoming a trans man on his website and is now a senior media strategist of national news at GLAAD. Based on his esteemed background in the field, we're sure he will have some words to say about this bill.(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Logo TV)

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Tiq Milan - He's about his business. This literary force documented his journey of becoming a trans man on his website and is now a senior media strategist of national news at GLAAD. Based on his esteemed background in the field, we're sure he will have some words to say about this bill.(Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Logo TV)

Isis King - She's best known for her appearances on cycles 11 and 17 of America's Next Top Model, and has gone on to rep the trans community, becoming the first openly transgender model for American Apparel. Seeing as her identity is such a heavy part of her brand, we doubt Isis would support this.(Photo: Isis King via Instagram)

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Isis King - She's best known for her appearances on cycles 11 and 17 of America's Next Top Model, and has gone on to rep the trans community, becoming the first openly transgender model for American Apparel. Seeing as her identity is such a heavy part of her brand, we doubt Isis would support this.(Photo: Isis King via Instagram)

Kay Mills - Kay, who was also featured in Clay Cane's Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church, told her story as a transgender woman in the doc. She is another person who would be shut down in North Carolina.(Photo: BET)

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Kay Mills - Kay, who was also featured in Clay Cane's Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church, told her story as a transgender woman in the doc. She is another person who would be shut down in North Carolina.(Photo: BET)

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Spencer - Spencer, who was featured in Clay Cane's Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church, identifies as "trans masculine," but does not see himself as one particular gender. Seeing as this isn't a common identification, North Carolina would likely hate on Spencer as well. (Photo: BET)

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Spencer - Spencer, who was featured in Clay Cane's Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church, identifies as "trans masculine," but does not see himself as one particular gender. Seeing as this isn't a common identification, North Carolina would likely hate on Spencer as well. (Photo: BET)

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan  - Being the first transgender White House official, serving as the Outreach and Recruitment Director for Presidential Personnel, Raffi has done a lot. Even as someone who made history working for the president, she would not have equal rights in North Carolina.(Photo: Raffi Freedman-Gurspan via Facebook)

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Raffi Freedman-Gurspan  - Being the first transgender White House official, serving as the Outreach and Recruitment Director for Presidential Personnel, Raffi has done a lot. Even as someone who made history working for the president, she would not have equal rights in North Carolina.(Photo: Raffi Freedman-Gurspan via Facebook)

Jay Kelly - The youngest child of R&B singer R. Kelly, Jay came out as transgender in 2014 on his Instagrma page. While this is definitely a huge stride for the young scion, he may not have a most open welcome in North Carolina.(Photo: Jay Kelly via Instagram)

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Jay Kelly - The youngest child of R&B singer R. Kelly, Jay came out as transgender in 2014 on his Instagrma page. While this is definitely a huge stride for the young scion, he may not have a most open welcome in North Carolina.(Photo: Jay Kelly via Instagram)