We have reached a very painful and depressing escalation in the legislative/non-legislative policy attacks on trans young people. What is perhaps most disheartening is the lack of national attention and outrage from our supposed allies to meet the fixation from our opponents.
South Dakota has passed an anti-trans sports bill (SB46) that will be signed by Gov. Noem today. SD also passed an anti-trans bathroom bill through the House (HB 1005) that now moves on to the Senate.
Arizona and Indiana have both passed anti-trans sports bill through one chamber. AZ's SB1165 through the Senate and Indiana's HB1041 through the House. Both will be on the move next week.
Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and other states also have bills on the move. A full list is here: aclu.org/legislation-af…
Meanwhile, Arizona is considering multiple bills that would ban health care for trans minors. These bills (SB1130, SB1138, HB 2608) would be catastrophic if passed. Similar bills have also been introduced in WI, KY, WV, and MO. We are monitoring all of them.
The NCAA and USA Swimming have changed their trans inclusion policies essentially overnight in a transparent effort to block trans swimmer Lia Thomas from competing. And politicians and others in power continue to mock and attack trans people with impunity.
There is so much happening and we are all exhausted. It is understandable that we can only fight so hard. But the young people whose lives are under attack and tee'd up for debate continue to show up and we must fight alongside them.
Here are some concrete action steps:
1. If you live in one of these states - contact your lawmakers and tell them to vote NO on all anti-trans bills. You can also follow the social accounts of the ACLU affiliates in each state for action alerts.
1. If you live in one of these states - contact your lawmakers and tell them to vote NO on all anti-trans bills. You can also follow the social accounts of the ACLU affiliates in each state for action alerts.
2. No matter where you live, you can elevate trans voices and stories and share your support for trans youth. If you are a cis woman, and particularly an athlete, make it clear that these laws do not protect you. Don't let them legislate hate in your name.
3. Invest in trans voices and trans leadership. Donate to trans-led organizations in your state. @TransJusticeFP has a list of trans-led organizations across the country. Find one to donate to: transjusticefundingproject.org/2021-grantees/
4. Share messages of love and support for trans youth. They are being told that their lives are disposable and their futures bleak. Counter those messages with love and support. #ProtectTransKids #LetKidsPlay
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