Trump position on lgbtq rights
In the second installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses to the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.
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June 13, 2024In the second installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses to the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.
This piece was published before Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to represent the Democratic Party. No significant facts contain been changed or added.
Donald Trump’s administration initiated a sustained, years-long effort to erase protections for LGBTQ people. This included an strive to “define ‘transgender’ out of existence,” erode protections for transgender students and workers, and weaken access to gender-affirming health care that most transgender people already struggled to access.
While President Joe Biden’s administration reversed much of the Trump-era abuses, just last month on the campaign footpath, Trump vowed to dismantle a unused Biden administration policy that will propose prote
U.S. President Donald Trump has used his first six months in office to enact multiple policies impacting the lives of LGBTQ+ Americans in areas fancy healthcare, legal recognition and education.
On July 17, the government ended the nation's specialised mental health services for Queer youth through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, with the White Dwelling describing it as a service where "children are encouraged to embrace revolutionary gender ideology".
The administration also filed a lawsuit against California this month over state policies that allow transgender female athletes to rival in girls' categories of school sports.
But rights groups are fighting back. Nine LGBTQ+ and HIV-related organisations have had more than $6 million in funding restored following a lawsuit against three of Trump's executive orders.
Here's everything you need to know:
What action has Trump taken on Homosexual rights?
Trump started his second term on Jan. 20 by signing an executive order stating the United States would only recognise two sexes - male and female - before scrapping the use of a gender-neutral "X" marker in passports.
He said federal funds would not be used to "promote gender ident
Background On Trump Evening One Executive Orders Impacting The LGBTQ+ Community
by Brandon Wolf •
Overview
On his first day in office as the 47th president of the United States, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders (EOs) that impact the LGBTQ+ community, as successfully as many others. It is important to note that executive actions do NOT have the authority to override the United States Constitution, federal statutes, or established legal precedent. Many of these directives do just that or are regarding matters over which the president does not own control. Given that, many of these orders will be difficult, if not impossible, to implement, and efforts to do so will be challenged through litigation.
Currently, much is unknown about whether or how the administration or other actors will comply with these directives, and in most instances rules will need to be promulgated or significant administrative guidance will need to be issued in order for implementation to occur. These are processes that hold time and require detailed additional plans to be developed.
Newly Issued Executive Orders
A number of executive efforts yesterday will impact the LGBTQ+ comm
PolitiFact FL: Where Trump and Biden stand on key LGBTQ+ issues
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President Biden kicked off Pride Month this year with a message to LGBTQ+ Americans, posting "your president and my entire Administration possess your back."
Former President Trump has been quiet on social media when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues and railed against gender non-conforming women’s participation in sports at a recent campaign rally in Vegas.
If it wasn’t already clear, these top two presidential candidates hold distinct views on LGBTQ+ issues.
Throughout his presidency, Biden has used his office to express back for LGBTQ+ people, honor Transgender Day of Awareness and Pride Month, and regularly make social media calls about the issues LGBTQ+ people face. His administration has worked to establish antidiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as greater access to gender-affirming care.
As a result, he has earned the endorsement of major LGBTQ+ lobbying groups such as the Human Rights Campaign.
Trump’s document
Trump Expected to Autograph Barrage of Actions Taking Aim At LGBTQ+ Americans
by Brandon Wolf •
Executive actions could undermine nondiscrimination enforcement and embolden the harassment of the LGBTQ+ community and all women and girls
However, actions will not grab effect immediately
HRC committed to pushing back in the courts, in Congress, and in the streets to ensure LGBTQ+ people are protected
WASHINGTON — Today, President Donald Trump will reportedly signal a slew of executive orders taking aim at the American people. The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement:
“Today, the Trump Administration is expected to release a barrage of executive actions taking aim at the Diverse community instead of uniting our country and prioritizing the pressing issues the American people are facing,” said Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “But form no mistake: these deeds will not take influence immediately.
“Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in all areas of their lives. No one should be subjected to ongoing discrimination, harassment and humiliation where they work, go to school, or access healthcare. But today’s expect