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Activist Fights for LGBTQ+ Migrants Amid Rising Violence

4/20/2025

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Li Ann Sánchez, a passionate Mexican activist and founder of Comunidad Estrella, stands resolutely for LGBTQ+ migrants' rights as transphobia and xenophobia escalate in the U.S. In the wake of Donald Trump's executive orders, violence against trans individuals has tragically spiked, with 350 murders reported worldwide. Despite her own fears of deportation and discrimination, Sánchez tirelessly champions legal aid and health initiatives for those in need.

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Li Ann Sánchez, a passionate Mexican activist and founder of Comunidad Estrella, stands resolutely for LGBTQ+ migrants' rights as transphobia and xenophobia escalate in the U.S. In the wake of Donald Trump's executive orders, violence against trans individuals has tragically spiked, with 350 murders reported worldwide. Despite her own fears of deportation and discrimination, Sánchez tirelessly champions legal aid and health initiatives for those in need.