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BREAKING: The Trump administration just announced its plan to deny transgender people experiencing homelessness equal access to shelters. #SheltersSaveLives #WontBeErased reginfo.gov/public/do/eAge…
The proposal centers on the Equal Access Rule, which ensures shelters & programs don't discriminate against LGBTQ people. HUD Secretary Ben Carson plans to weaken those protections for transgender people seeking access to HUD programs. #SheltersSaveLives #WontBeErased
Sec. Carson told a House committee yesterday that he had no plans to revise this rule, stating “I’m not going to say what we will do in the future about anything. I’m not currently anticipating changing the rule.”
In short, he lied. This had to be in the works for a long time.
In short, he lied. This had to be in the works for a long time.
Transgender people already face disproportionate levels of discrimination at shelters, putting them at higher risk for harassment, violence, and illness. This will only make the situation worse. #SheltersSaveLives #WontBeErased
Here are the facts:
🚨 1 in 3 trans people have been homeless in their lives
🚨 70% of trans people who have used a shelter have experienced harassment
🚨 This is a heartless move against some of our society’s most vulnerable.
#SheltersSaveLives #WontBeErased
🚨 1 in 3 trans people have been homeless in their lives
🚨 70% of trans people who have used a shelter have experienced harassment
🚨 This is a heartless move against some of our society’s most vulnerable.
#SheltersSaveLives #WontBeErased
Our full release, including a statement from NCTE Executive Director @MaraKeisling: transequality.org/press/releases…
