LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be stopped, arrested, and falsely accused by police: report
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be mistreated by police, and it's impacting when they'll call for help.
November 17, 2025
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police mistreatment
Transgender Man Alleges Police Mistreatment at Occupy Wall Street
Justin Adkins, a transgender activist and assistant director of the Multicultural Center at Williams College, released a statement detailing mistreatment by the police following his arrest at the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City on Saturday.
October 4, 2011
Arrests Made in Brutal Attack on Spokane Trans Woman
Two men have been charged in last week's assault on Jacina Carla Scamahorn, as police remain under investigation for allegedly mistreating the victim.
February 5, 2015
Victory in Virginia for Trans Good Samaritan
"I never imagined helping teens or others would come to something like this," said Julianna Fialkoswki, who alleges mistreatment from Lynchburg police.
May 30, 2015
Apology From Police Group Gets Mixed Reviews
The head of the police chiefs association issued an apology on behalf of the police but failed to tie the past to the present. And he's being called out on it. Â
October 22, 2016
STUDY: NYPD Harming Homeless LGBT Youth
A new study by the Urban Institute finds that homeless LGBT youth involved in sex work are frequently harassed and harmed by police.Â
September 29, 2015
Trans Twitch Streamer Keffals Says Police Terrorized Her After SWATing
Twitch streamer Keffals says she was the victim of a transphobic incident in which the police then revictimized her.
August 11, 2022
Don Lemon Speaks Out on Discriminatory Policing
The out CNN journalist sees racism and abuse of police power in Ferguson, Mo.
August 19, 2014
Op-ed: Obama Must Stand Up for LGBT Jamaicans
As the president arrives in Jamaica for the Summit of the Americas, he must defend the basic rights of gender and sexual minorities.
April 9, 2015
NYPD Sued After Arresting Trans Woman With Pink Handcuffs
The lawsuit filed by both the ACLU and NYCLU hopes to highlight the structural abuse transgender people face at the hands of the NYPD.
January 22, 2019
Trans Man in Virginia Killed by Police During Mental Health Crisis
Aaron Lynch's parents say the use of deadly force was not justified. Police are investigating the incident.
August 25, 2022
String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps
At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.
August 27, 2024
Trans Dad Sues NYPD for Transphobic Mistreatment
Transphobia allegedly persists within the NYPD, as a black trans dad in Harlem sues the department for discrimination.
September 21, 2015
5 Elders Share Wisdom on Trans Longevity
On the heels of a landmark congressional forum on violence against transgender Americans, five elders speak out about the past, present, and future of resilience. Â Â
November 20, 2015
Op-ed: Black Women, Gay Men Suffering at the Hands of Police
Media attention has focused on the mistreatment of African-American men by police, but black women -- and all minorities -- are suffering too.
August 5, 2015
Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more
Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.
December 16, 2024
DOJ Launches Trans Outreach Program
With nearly half of all transgender individuals unwilling to report crimes to police for fear of being further harassed and mistreated by officers, the U.S. Department of Justice is working to remedy this ongoing issue.
April 21, 2014
Wellness Check on Chelsea Manning Involved Armed Police
They entered her empty apartment due to concerns about Manning's welfare, but she calls the action a sign of a "police state."
June 5, 2018
Pioneering Lesbian Chicago Cop, Animal Rescuer Nancy Lipman Dies at 61
Lipman, who rose from patrol officer to commander of the public transportation unit with the Chicago police, was a noted animal activist.
May 4, 2021