Repealing the “Walking While Trans” Ban is Part of the Struggle to Decriminalize Sex Work
The Intercept, February 4, 2021: Repealing the “Walking While Trans” Ban Is Part of the Struggle to Decriminalize Sex Work
“After years of tireless organizing, advocacy, and struggle led by trans women of color, the state of New York has finally repealed the pernicious anti-loitering statute that was widely known as the law against ‘walking while trans.’ On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to remove sections of the law, on the books since 1976, that were intended ‘to prohibit loitering for the purpose of prostitution.’ Broad and vague, the statute has been used as grounds to profile, harass, and arrest women of color, especially trans women — with ruinous and deadly consequences.”
Additional reading:
governor.ny.gov, February 2, 2021: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Repealing the 'Walking While Trans' Ban
The Cut, July 22, 2020: A Guide to the ‘Walking While Trans’ Ban
The Nation, February 19, 2020: The Walking While Trans Ban Is ‘Stop and Frisk 2.0’
