Medina reached the settlement with Zara in March and has now decided to
   speak out publicly to raise awareness around the issue. Medina said
   they initially decided to pursue action against Zara after speaking
   with trans and nonbinary friends and co-workers who had faced similar
   issues at other retailers. Friends told Medina that being refused
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   In a statement, a spokesperson for Zara said the company is “pleased”
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   based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public
   accommodations, such as restrooms and fitting rooms, according to
   Movement Advancement Project, an LGBTQ policy think tank. The Equality
   Act, a federal civil rights law that would make what happened to Medina
   illegal in all 50 states, passed the U.S. House for the first time last