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Several arrested at transgender rights protest outside Los Angeles spa, authorities say Steven Vargas, USA TODAY
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LOS ANGELES Authorities made several arrests on Saturday after a dueling protest over transgender rights outside a Los Angeles spa turned violent.
The protests stemmed after a customer posted a video to Instagram of her complaining about a transgender woman s genitalia in the women s section of the spa. The video sparked controversy after the spa defended its policy of allowing transgender customers in its facilities, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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LOS ANGELES Authorities made several arrests on Saturday after a dueling protest over transgender rights outside a Los Angeles spa turned violent.
The protests stemmed after a customer posted a video to Instagram of her complaining about a transgender woman s genitalia in the women s section of the spa. The video sparked controversy after the spa defended its policy of allowing transgender customers in its facilities, the Los Angeles Times reported.
At about 11 a.m., the police declared an unlawful assembly when demonstrators against transgender access to the spa’s facilities clashed with counter protesters. According to LAPD spokesperson Det. Meghan Aguilar, some in the crowd threw smoke bombs and other objects at the officers.
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