Gov Cuomo: I just signed legislation repealing the discriminatory "Walking While Trans" ban.

[soothsayer]

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Andrew Cuomo
@NYGovCuomo
I just signed legislation repealing the discriminatory "Walking While Trans" ban.

For too long, trans people have been unfairly targeted & disproportionately policed for innocent conduct based solely on their appearance.

NY will never stop fighting for #LGBTQ rights & justice.

Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Repealing "Walking While Trans" Ban
www.governor.ny.gov
https://t.co/Mm4arKzH0N?amp=1

[FreeState]

1. K&R

"The law, originally passed in 1976 with the intent to prohibit loitering for the purpose of prostitution, has been used with an extremely broad definition of loitering that led to the arrest of law-abiding transgender and cisgender women of color. "

This has been misused for a very long time. Happy to see it go, it's a step in the right direction.

[crickets]

2. K&R for visibility.