Federal law enforcement officials say they're monitoring threats against the LGBTQ+ community as cities are holding major events for Pride Month.
According to GLAAD, more than 160 LGBTQ+ community events have been targeted in the last year with violence and threats.
When asked about safety concerns at Pride Month events, the Department of Homeland Security referred Scripps News to the National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin it issued last week. In response to concerns over safety of Pride Events, the FBI said it is “in regular communication with our federal, state, local, and tribal partners on any potential threats to their communities. We encourage members of the public to maintain awareness of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.”A 2022 report from GLAAD found that 54% of transgender and nonbinary people feel unsafe in their own communities.
“With such a large gathering, it is imperative that we take extra precautions to ensure a secure environment where everyone can embrace their identities, express their love, and celebrate without fear,” said Densil Porteous, Stonewall Columbus executive director. “Our community is a resilient community and in this moment we must be a united community not allowing fear or hatred to dampen our spirit and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride.
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