A Kansas law that invalidated about 1,700 driver's licenses over the mismatch between birth gender and gender identity is being challenged in court by two transgender-identifying males.The law invalidates birth certificates and driver's licenses where the sex does not match the one assigned to the individual at birth. Invalidation notices were sent to trans-identifying persons this week.'This legislation is a direct attack on the dignity and humanity of transgender Kansans.' Republicans argued that the law was necessary to protect women and girls, but the lawsuit claims that it is unconstitutional and "dehumanizing."Other states have similar laws, but Kansas is the only state that invalidates documents that were previously changed."The Kansas Constitution prohibits the Kansas Legislature's targeting of transgender individuals for this discriminatory and dehumanizing treatment," the lawsuit reads.The two males are represented by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union and are only identified under the pseudonyms Daniel Doe and Matthew Moe. They want to remain anonymous out of fear of discrimination, harassment, and violence.A statement from the ACLU says the law "violates the Kansas Constitution's protections for personal autonomy, privacy, equality under the law, due process, and freedom of speech." RELATED: Rep. Jayapal pushes 'Transgender Bill of Rights' to oppose 'cruelty' of Trump policies About 1,800 birth certificates were also invalidated. The law was passed after the legislature overturned a veto from Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat. "This legislation is a direct attack on the dignity and humanity of transgender Kansans," reads a statement from ACLU Kansas legal director Monica Bennett. "It undermines our state's strong constitutional protections against government overreach and persecution."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

NBA superstar Kevin Durant accused critics of American basketball culture of taking indirect shots at black athletes under the guise of praising European player development — arguing that the criticism is simply masking frustration at black Americans dominating the sport.Stephen A. Smith then backed Durant’s take on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” claiming that globalization efforts are attempting to “whiten” the sport as a whole.“I just don’t like the talk around the USA versus European style of how you approach the game. All I hear is, ‘AAU is destroying the game; the Euros do it right while the Americans do it wrong,’” Durant said in his rant.“It’s a lot of bulls**t with that. I can read between the lines on that. It’s a shot at black Americans. We’re controlling the sport. They’re tired of us controlling the sport. ‘France is coming for you.’ Really? We smacked them boys,” he added.“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to tell you I’m ten toes down on this with Kevin Durant. He’s a thousand percent right. America, when you talk about globalizing the sport, certainly money has everything to do with it,” Smith responded.“But the other part in globalizing your brand is whitening the sport, too.”While Smith agreed, BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock couldn’t agree less.Whitlock tells Jay Skapinac on “Fearless” that Smith appears to be arguing that “white fans wouldn’t watch the NBA unless … these white Europeans were here.”“I think that’s B.S. I don’t think white fans were crying out for these foreign-born players to come whiten up the league,” he says.“Generally, it’s the people that are playing the race card and trying to race-bait, they’re actually the racist ones,” Skapinac chimes in.“Like Kevin Durant has to talk about Euros versus Americans like it’s black and white, but he’s the one that’s making it that way. … He is the one that is invoking the race card and race-baiting,” he adds.Want more from Jason Whitlock?To enjoy more fearless conversations at the crossroads of culture, faith, sports, and comedy with Jason Whitlock, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

The U.S. Senate seat campaign for Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Texas) got a significant boost from a popular rap artist and the last Democratic candidate for president Friday.Both Cardi B and Kamala Harris announced their endorsements for Crockett in the primary election against James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and state representative.'Y’all heard my good sis!!! She's on a SOLD OUT tour and still took a minute to tap in.'The rapper, whose legal name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, posted a video endorsement to her millions of followers on social media."Listen up, y'all. Early primary voting is happening right now in Texas, and we need Jasmine Crockett to win. She is running for U.S. Senate," Almánzar said."And if you want somebody that's going to fight for your right," she added, "if you want somebody to fight for your community, if you want somebody that's going to go up there and represent you and represent your issues, please vote for my sister, Jasmine Crockett, because one thing about it, she's going to fight her best. She's going to fight whoever she has to so your voice and your problems could be heard."Crockett reposted the video on her account."Okurrr," she wrote. "Y'all heard my good sis!!! She's on a SOLD OUT tour and still took a minute to tap in. We've got 2 days of Early Voting left. Let’s gooooo!!!" Harris also dropped an endorsement in the high-profile race."Texas has the chance to send a fighter like Jasmine Crockett to the United States Senate," said the failed presidential candidate in a robocall message. "Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable." Whoever wins the nomination will go against the Republican candidate, which will be decided between Attorney General Ken Paxton, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, and Rep. Wesley Hunt. If Republicans are unable to defeat the Democratic candidate, it may lead to their loss of control of the U.S. Senate. One poll shows Crockett leading Talarico with 56% to 44%.RELATED: Jasmine Crockett melts down on 'The View' over 'racist' jab from JD Vance — and claims Republicans are disturbed by her The primary race between the two Democrats made national headlines after Stephen Colbert claimed that new FCC rules led to his canceling the broadcast of an interview with Talarico.Crockett surprisingly came out in defense of the Trump administration and pointed out that Colbert had been given other options to meet the FCC standard and declined.She has also said she entered the race because she wanted to be a part of "karma" payback against Republicans for redrawing district lines in the state.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A 23-year-old man identified by police as a transvestite prostitute was reportedly arrested after trying to escape a Texas police sting.An undercover officer of the Irving Police Department Vice Unit contacted a person advertising escort services on an online website and arranged for sexual services on Feb. 10, according to an Irving Weekly report.When officers confronted him, the man initially raised his hands but then fled with police chasing after him.Police said that during the initial escort call, their officer was quoted a price of $300 for sexual services.In subsequent messages, the officer negotiated specific services to be performed without a condom, and the man agreed to them for $400. Police indicated that these negotiations are undertaken to reassure the target that they're not dealing with police.Then the officer arranged to meet the escort at the Red Roof Inn on Airport Freeway in Irving.When the man arrived, officers texted him the number of a hotel room that was part of their police operation. They observed a white Kia vehicle park in front of the room and saw a man exit the vehicle and approach the room.When officers confronted him, the man initially raised his hands but then fled with police chasing after him.He then ran to the second floor of the hotel and jumped out of the building onto concrete on the ground, according to police.Police were able to apprehend him despite his allegedly locking his arms and refusing commands.The man was identified as Fernando Jose Ortiz-Gutierrez of Arlington and was booked on one count of prostitution, one count of evading arrest or detention, another of resisting arrest, and one count related to an outstanding confirmed regional warrant.RELATED: Illegal alien coach who allegedly murdered 13-year-old now charged with other horrendous sex crimes against 2 other underage boys Law enforcement authorities then determined that Ortiz-Gutierrez was an illegal alien, and a detainer was ordered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.He has since been taken into ICE custody.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!