Hundreds of scholars condemn Berlin police raid on trans support center
International academics sign open letters denouncing October 18 raid on Casa Kuà and calling for better healthcare access for trans people.
What to know
- Berlin police raided Casa Kuà on October 18, suspecting illegal hormone trade during The Dolls community gathering for marginalized trans women; prosecutors claimed to seize 'doping preparations' despite trans-needed hormones having opposite effects.
- Over 200 international scholars and 120+ German academics signed open letters condemning the raid as state overreach during a period of rising authoritarianism, demanding an end to criminalization and provision of adequate trans healthcare.
- The raid highlights a healthcare crisis: trans people in Germany face years-long waits for therapy, face discrimination from medical providers, and lack clarity on insurance coverage following a 2023 court ruling.
Judith Butler Scholar, open letter signatory
Susan Stryker Scholar, open letter signatoryEva von Redecker Scholar, open letter signatoryBerlin Police Law enforcementGerman Prosecutors State prosecutors
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German scholars issue separate letter criticizing police operation and lawmakers
More than 120 German scholars released an additional unpublished letter condemning police action in a self-organized protection space and criticizing legislators for failing to ensure adequate healthcare provision for trans people.
“bedarfsgerechte, niedrigschwellige und diskriminierungssensible Gesundheitsversorgung für alle trans*, inter*, nicht-binären und queeren Personen…”
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Nach der Razzia eines Berliner Treffs für trans Menschen bekunden hunderte Wissenschaftler:innen ihre Solidarität. Sie fordern bessere Versorgung.
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Over 200 international scholars sign solidarity letter — Hundreds of international academics, including prominent figures like Judith Butler, Susan Stryker, and Eva von Redecker, released an open letter condemning the raid as part of rising state fascism and demanding an end to criminalization of trans communities and provision of adequate healthcare.
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Berlin police raid trans community health center — 38 police officers searched Casa Kuà in Berlin-Kreuzberg during The Dolls community gathering, which provided clothing and food to marginalized trans women. Police suspected illegal trade in prescription medications and hormone replacement therapy.