Andrew Mark Cuomo (born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and lawyer serving since 2011 as the 56th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms.
NY Governor Signs Bill Repealing ‘Walking While Trans’ Ban Used to Harass and Arrest Transgender Women for 45 Years
For too long, trans people have been unfairly targeted & disproportionately policed for innocent conduct based solely on their appearance.NY will never stop fighting for #LGBTQ rights & justice.Said Cuomo: “COVID exposed low tide in America and the ‘walking while trans’ policy is one example of the ugly undercurrents of injustices that transgender New Yorkers – especially those of color – face simply for walking down the street.
For too long trans people have been unfairly targeted and disproportionately policed for innocent, lawful conduct based solely on their appearance.
