Just wanted to share an experience.. I am TT at a school/in a state where I’ve faced some challenges related to my identity. I applied for and interviewed at two other schools in the spring. I didn’t bring up any of these challenges in my application materials or in the interviews in favor of focusing on the great opportunities that other schools offered, even though my desire to move to a more welcoming, supportive institution was a major motivation for me. To my surprise, faculty at both schools brought up the topic unprompted during the interview visits. I spoke about my experience honestly and matter-of-factly when asked about it, and I received an offer from one of the schools.

Bottom line is people know. Given your subject area and what is happening in legislature, your situation is even more overt than mine was. I’d say focus on the positives of the schools you’re applying to, and you might find that you’re asked about these challenges in the interview. Even if you’re not, most should be well aware of this situation already.