The following timeline, which I shall continue to develop before submitting it to the court for Wilson et al v. Trump et al (2025), explains the extremely difficult life I have led, exposes the ridiculously unfair amount of adversity transgender women face here in America, and provides substantial evidence to justify the merits of my case. I am due redress, and as you can tell from my campaign for Iowa Governor, I will use every penny of it to create a better future. No Iowan should ever have to go through what I have, and I hope my story helps bring compassion toward transgender people. That is my motive, and that is the legacy I hope to leave behind.
1982-2006 – From Intersex in Iowa, to Homeless in California
Born in West Branch and raised in Nevada, Iowa, around 6th grade I developed breasts and other typically-female characteristics… READ MORE.
May 22, 2006 – Arrested under false pretenses in Ames, Iowa
While visiting Iowa while homeless in 2006, an Ames police officer’s demeanor toward me changed after I told him I was transgender. He arrested me under false pretenses, charging me with “trespassing” and “interfering with official acts”. I plead not guilty... READ MORE.
July 21, 2006 – Arrested and Harassed by same Officer for using the women’s restroom
On the day of my trial for the the May 22 incident, prior to entering into the courtroom, I used the restroom. Upon exiting, the same officer arrested me… READ MORE.
March 30, 2009 —Following an abuse of discretion by a local Judge, Officer warns me to leave the state for my safety
After being falsely accused of assaulting a woman, her own witness told the truth in court: I never toucher her. This didn’t stop Judge Van Marel from deciding I was guilty. After the trail, an Ames Police Officer told me that based on what he was hearing “behind the scenes”, I should leave the state for my safety. I headed his advice… READ MORE.
2013 — Ticketed for being homeless
Homeless Woman charged more than $600 for “Camping” — but she wasn’t camping
Wilson v. STATE OF IOWA and KIM REYNOLDS FOR IOWA was filed on February 8, 2024 in the Polk County Courthouse. It was a 4-part suit at equity and law, initiating a class action in favor of transgender Iowans and demanding redress for a series of severe, well-documented discrimination-based claims made by Wilson.
Wilson v. Reliable Street and Lockwood Cafe, et al was filed on December 5, 2023 in the Polk County Courthouse, then transferred to Story County.