In their chapter on the criminalization of trans immigrants, Pooja Gehi @phatpooj and @gabrielarkles don’t just discuss the problem. They also consider different tactics for fighting it: litigation, bystander intervention, and creating sanctuaries. 
@phatpooj @gabrielarkles Each tactic has limitations. Litigation uses the same “undeserving”/“deserving” stereotypes we need to dismantled. Bystander intervention can rely on the bystander’s prejudices. Sanctuaries can exclude those who are criminalized, & require significant political will to maintain.
@phatpooj @gabrielarkles But done thoughtfully with an intersectional analysis, each of these can make an important difference for particular problems under particular circumstances.
@phatpooj and @gabrielarkles cite law professor Mari Matsuda to remind us that “flexibility in tactics is crucial."
@phatpooj and @gabrielarkles cite law professor Mari Matsuda to remind us that “flexibility in tactics is crucial."
@phatpooj @gabrielarkles “There are times to stand outside the courtroom door and say, ‘this procedure is a farce…
There are times to stand inside the courtroom and say ‘this is a nation of laws…
Sometimes, as Angela Davis did, there is a need to make both speeches in one day.” - Mari Matsuda
There are times to stand inside the courtroom and say ‘this is a nation of laws…
Sometimes, as Angela Davis did, there is a need to make both speeches in one day.” - Mari Matsuda
