Trans March Demands Spark City Tensions | Oakland News

Trans March organizers in San Francisco are demanding accountability after a violent confrontation with police at last year’s event, calling for dropped charges, divestment from policing, and civilian traffic management — while Mayor Lurie promises ongoing dialogue but no firm commitments yet. Protesters accuse officers of excessive force, including gun use and pepper spray on a peaceful crowd, while police claim they were targeting vandals who escalated the situation with bottles and vehicle attacks. Organizers insist the city must fully support the trans and LGBTQ+ community — no compromises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4051f5088320aa36