Violence
On January 7, 2008, the New Jersey General Assembly passed A4591/S2975 by a large majority of 65-10. This follows action last week in the state Senate where the bill passed unanimously 35-0. The law that passed will now go to Governor Corzine's desk for his expected signature.
Mariah Lopez and Christina Sforza have come forward with allegations of abuse by the NYPD, which if substantiated amount to serious human rights violations. And despite repeated calls by Amnesty International for an investigation, no progress has been reported.
Groups call upon State Attorney’s Office to immediately drop charges
WASHINGTON DC, March 1 — The two largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights organizations — the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Human Rights Campaign — today condemned the Feb. 27 arrest and detention of Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida. Smith was arrested during a heated hearing before the Largo City Commission in Florida, during which the commission voted 5–2 to begin the process of firing its 14-year city manager, Steve Stanton, because he announced his plans to transition from male to female.
Source: Serviceman's Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
October 24, 2006
Former Army Specialist Justin Fisher, who was convicted of conspiracy in the murder of Private First Class Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been released from prison after serving seven years of an original 12 1/2 year sentence. Winchell was attacked by Calvin Glover, a former soldier based at Fort Campbell, in July 1999, in what was later revealed as an anti-gay (sic) hate crime.
The focus of this program is to explore the transcendence of gender dichotomy and gender violence. Gender variance will be explored, as well as options for support. This program will also pay tribute to those who lost their lives because they did not fit neatly into the gender binary.
Come learn more about transcending gender! Transcending Gender is a program sponsored by GLBT Student Support Services and is facilitated by the counseling intern, Brad Baranowski. Cookies will be provided.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event designed to recognize those murdered due to anti-transgender violence, will be held this year in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, November 18th. This will be the event's 8th year.
The California Senate passed the “Gwen Araujo Justice for Victims Act” on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, sending the measure to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his consideration.
Being stopped, detained or searched by the police is an intimidating experience, especially for transgender people. Police officers have been responsible for the harassment of transgender people, and relations between law enforcement and the trans communities can be tense at times. However, some communities have built important bridges with police departments and made changes that impact how transgender people are treated. It is critical that trans people, and all people, be safe when being arrested or held by law enforcement.
The National Center for Transgender Equality offers us some advice to help us work with police departments to create appropriate policies for transgender people. This is not something we can ignore--our very lives may depend on it someday.
The Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance is deeply concerned about the recent violent attack on a transgender woman on the East Side of Indianapolis over the 4th of July holiday.
We are currently working with public officials and concerned community members to gather more information about the incident and to provide assistance and comfort to the individual targeted.
