Since taking office, President Trump has issued executive orders rolling back trans Americans’ rights in schools, prisons and the military. The administration is also attempting to pull critical federal funding for transgender health programs and research. Many of these actions are being challenged in court, but they’re still impacting trans Americans’ day-to-day lives — even in California. We’ll talk about the national and statewide landscape for trans rights in Trump’s America.
Impacts of Trump’s Anti-Trans Actions Already Felt in California
Sacramento Pride Parade June 9, 2024 with sign "Trans Rights are Human Rights." (Brett Wiatre via iStock)
Guests:
Jo Yurcaba, reporter, NBC Out, the LGBTQ section of NBC News
Jim Mangia, president and CEO, St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles
Dannie Ceseña, director, California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
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