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Transfemicide State of Emergency
Coverage of Transfemicide State of Emergency in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago mayor slammed for declaring ‘transfemicide state of emergency’ — despite being a small fraction of city’s 200 murders this year
Chicago mayor faces criticism for declaring a 'transfemicide state of emergency' amid 198 homicides this year, most of which are men. Critics argue the declaration focuses on a small fraction of the city's overall murder cases.
- Chicago mayor ridiculed for touting trans violence 'state of emergency' amid murder-plagued Juneteenth weekend
Chicago's mayor faced ridicule for promoting a 'Transfemicide State of Emergency' amid a deadly Juneteenth weekend where 39 people were shot and six killed. Critics argued the focus on transgender violence overshadowed broader concerns about Black Chicagoans dying in gang-related violence. The mayor's office reiterated the emergency declaration, which centers on supporting transgender women, despite criticism about its timing and relevance.