Transgender rights protesters arrested in Washington Square Park on eve of Pride Month

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At least four protesters marching for the rights of transgender individuals on the eve of Pride Month were arrested in Washington Square Park. elijahwestbrook reports.

Police said the protesters were charged with disorderly conduct out of dozens who marched through the park.

The arrests happened on the eve of Pride Month in a contentious political climate forlaws restricting gender-affirming care and surgery for transgender minorsFor instance, Texas lawmakers also voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in college sports based on gender identity.and Democrats there are pushing for a ban on conversion therapy, which aims to reorient a person's sexuality.

 

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