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Title: San Diego- Activists complain to media about detention
Post by: SandraJane on July 15, 2012, 01:45:34 AM
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Activists complain to media about detention


Posted by LGBT Weekly Around the City, Latest Issue Thursday, July 12th, 2012


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Rachel Scoma


A transgender activist was detained by San Diego Police (SDPD) Saturday, July 7 at a downtown protest against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed free trade compact many have likened to NAFTA. according to activists.

Several other protestors were detained at the march and later let go, according to a press release issued by Canvass for a Cause (CFAC). The protest was reportedly peaceful and consisted of about 250 people. The only protester detained was a transgender Canvass for a Cause organizer.