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I was nervous placing the call, somewhat afraid they would tell me to get lost, but everything got easier after that. The operator was kind, they immediately connected me to someone, and within minutes, two patrol cars showed up to begin taking statements.
I could not have asked for a more professional and affirming experience from @DCPoliceDept. The responding officers--all cisgender men--were patient and kind in their communication, assured me I was right on the law, and radioed for their LGBTQ liaison unit to respond.
The LGBTQ liaison's first question after introducing themselves was: "Hi Charlotte, may I ask for your pronouns?" They took statements, gave my friends and I space to process this (mostly my friends trying to offer humor and hugs), and fully debriefed me on my rights.
I'm told @CubaLibreDC will face investigations by the city's licensing authority and the D.C. Office of Human Rights, the latter which I have to initiate using the police report that will on file. The officers told me I had a very strong case.
On Monday, I will begin pursuing all available legal options against @CubaLibreDC. If the manager had apologized when I showed him the law and committed to doing better, I'd still be angry, but we wouldn't be here. He didn't do that. He did the exact opposite.
A lot of people--complete strangers--walked out of @CubaLibreDC when they saw what happened. Some wanted to respect my space, and others wanted to offer verbal support. I am incredibly grateful for the allyship I witnessed last night. I needed it badly, and folks stepped up.
One woman named Mystic, a Cirque du Soleil dancer from Russia, came up to me, took my face in her hands and said: "The is the kind of bullshit Putin does. You are so beautiful. You are gorgeous." She gave me a hug and then did a standing split to make me laugh.
I am quite grateful for my friends, the officers at @DCPoliceDept who responded with professionalism and compassion, and strangers who made their views well-known to @CubaLibreDC on this blatant discrimination.
I think it's also worth noting that things might have gone very differently if I were not white, aware of the law, and connected to people who can help. My privilege helped me in this situation. Transgender people, esp. people of color, without my privilege are not so fortunate.
And now, I have a bachelorette weekend to get back to and celebrate with my friends. This is my first bachelorette shindig, and I'm not going to let the transphobic staff of @CubaLibreDC ruin my weekend. /thread
BTW: if you're looking for an easy way to help, support @CasaRubyDC with a donation. They're an extraordinary local org in D.C., run by a transgender woman of color, that's bilingual and multicultural in advocating for LGBTQ folks in the city: http://casaruby.org/get-involved/
UPDATE: Today, I filed a formal discrimination complaint with the D.C. Office of Human Rights and spoke with several lawyers about what justice would look like in this situation. I greatly appreciate everyone's support, and I'll continue to keep you updated on the resolution.
UPDATE: I haven't personally confirmed this, but according to reporting by a journalist at @INTO, the manager and male attendant who discriminated against me at Cuba Libre have been placed on leave pending an investigation.
Also: I've been in contact with several employees at Cuba Libre, and we're making plans to all go out to dinner together soon to celebrate being human beings who respect each other. 
In a time when it seems like only negative news about police departments get attention, I'm very pleased to hear this part of your story. It sounds like the @DCPoliceDept did the right thing here. It also says a lot that they have an LGBTQ liaison unit that could quickly respond.
Outstanding. Thank God for the LGBTQ liaison units with @DCPoliceDept. We stand with you, even from all the way here in Milwaukee. As a longtime DC resident, I am so happy to hear this.
Press citizen arrest charges for assault and battery on the person who went physical. No legal right to coerce physically.
LOL they sent you a "LGBTQ liaison unit"? How many levels of Clownworld are we on here?
When you think you’re reading the alt right fanfic account but it’s just real life 
Why am I just now seeing this??Charlotte, I’m so sorry the night was ruined for you. I’m so glad you know your rights and we’re unafraid to speak them. Also, props to DC Police for being a model of how to treat their citizens!
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