In the 1950s–60s, trans people were often medically classified as having a "mental disorder" (Gender Identity Disorder). Police raids targeted both gay bars and trans individuals. However, early homophile organizations often excluded trans people, viewing them as a "liability" who would undermine the "respectability" of the gay rights movement.
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