Trans task force members condemn Rikers transfers
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“Women and TGNCNBI people housed at Rikers Island should not be used as pawns.”
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Activists at City Hall demand answers in death of Layleen Polanco
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“It’s been 19 days now since Layleen Polanco was found dead in her cell at Rikers and we’ve had no action from the city.”
Read MoreAdvocates rally for Layleen Polanco at City Hall Wednesday
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Activists will “demand accountability and lay out policy changes that must happen to end the convergence of carceral systems that led to Polanco’s death.”
Read MoreHundreds rally for Layleen Polanco at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse
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“They treated my sister like she was nothing because of how she decided to be happy,.”
Read MoreActivists, family members mourn death of trans woman at Rikers Island
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“We want a full investigation; we want answers.”
Read MoreNYPD amends patrol guide to curb 'walking while trans' arrests
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“It is a testament to their bravery in coming forward that we are seeing any shift at all.”
Read MoreQueens’ Trans Community Fights Trump Attempt To Limit Rights
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In the face of a federal attempt to limit the rights and recognition of transgender individuals, New York City protections for the transgender community will remain strong, advocates say.
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