It has been almost a half-century since Stonewall, yet transgender women still have to endure harassment from police officers.

We commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, honoring the courageous transgender women of color who were the driving force behind it and the tireless advocates who are still pushing for transformation.

Despite significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights since the Stonewall riots, transgender women continue to face discrimination and harassment, even from those who are meant to protect and serve. This unfortunate reality is particularly evident in encounters with law enforcement officers. In this section, we will explore the ongoing issue of harassment faced by transgender women at the hands of police officers, shedding light on a problem that persists despite decades of ad ...