Is it possible for trans people to get a class action restraining order (or file a lawsuit) against transphobes (or the government)?
I know that this probably isn't something that would be successful in our current political climate, but I'm wondering if this is something that could be done in concept.
I know that when people are having falsehoods spouted about them by a person or organization, especially if the falsehoods put them in physical danger or financial loss, they can get a restraining order against that person and/or file a lawsuit against them.
Right now certain very public figures and even the US government are constantly misrepresenting trans people as dangerous and evil. They are using language that encourages violence against trans people. They are creating AI fake videos showing trans people being confronted in public (which will lead to real people feel more empowered to confront trans people in public). If someone were publicly lying about someone for any other reason, encouraging harm to come to them, it would be clearly illegal and grounds for some sort of legal action.
Is this something that (in a fairer world) we could pursue legal recourse for?
Considering that many trans folks can't afford to take on the government or other prominent anti-trans figures, would a class action for something like this be possible?