New York lawmakers poised to repeal 'Walking While Trans' loitering law
New York lawmakers poised to repeal Walking While Trans loitering law News 12 Staff Updated on:Jan 29, 2021, 11:20pm EST State lawmakers are preparing to repeal a controversial law that many say unfairly targeted transwomen and people of color. The 4-decade old law is sometimes known as Walking While Trans Law because of who was targeted. The law was established in 1976, allegedly under the auspices to help police officers crack down on people they perceived to be prostitutes. Lawmakers say it ...
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