Fight The Ban - NYC
DATE: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
DETAILS: https://www.facebook.com/events/695787944157118/

STAND WITH TRANS TROOPS!

On April 12, the federal ban on transgender military service goes into effect. This ban overturns prior policy established by the U.S. Department of Defense permitting the open service of transgender individuals. "Fight the Ban NYC" and rallies nationwide will voice nonviolent, nonpartisan opposition to this cruel and discriminatory policy that will result in discharges for servicemembers currently serving with honor and distinction in our nation's Armed Forces. The ban will also prevent accessions of otherwise fully qualified Americans wishing to serve our nation in uniform. The ban on transgender service harms our national security and perpetuates discriminatory policies and perceptions against transgender individuals and their families.

This NYC rally is part of a national effort of rallies on April 13 nationwide. “Fight the Ban” will peacefully unite advocates, cities, and the American people in celebrating the contributions of transgender servicemembers, defending their right to continue serving, and denouncing the ban as ill-founded, discriminatory, inhumane, and supremely un-American.