Residents of a South Carolina town are rallying behind a fired police chief who supporters say was targeted because she is a lesbian. Crystal Moore had never received a single reprimand in 20 years on the job. But Mayor Earl Bullard dismissed her earlier this month after suddenly handing down seven reprimands in a single day. Bullard has been caught on tape making anti-LGBTQ remarks, saying he would rather have a drunk person care for a child than someone who is gay. Dozens of residents flooded a city council meeting last week demanding answers for Moore’s firing. Moore said there was no explanation for her dismissal.

Crystal Moore: “I can’t believe that we still have no equal rights. That’s the biggest issue. I’ve been harassed, intimidated, and this is the first time it’s ever been this public. I have tried to live a decent, quiet life and do what I’m supposed to.”