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Trump Is Expected to Sign a Sweeping Executive Order Attacking Trans Rights Today. Here's What We Know


Published on 2025-01-20 15:20:37 - MSN
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  • The order will reportedly aim to: restrict the rights of incarcerated trans women, eliminate "self-identification on IDs," and ban "preferred pronouns" in public schools and federally funded institutions.

The article from MSN discusses an anticipated executive order by former President Donald Trump, which aims to significantly impact transgender rights. This order, expected to be signed on a specific date, would reverse several Biden administration policies that protect transgender individuals. Key points include the potential redefinition of sex discrimination under Title IX to exclude gender identity, thereby affecting transgender participation in sports, access to bathrooms, and other facilities. Additionally, the order might undo regulations allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the military and could impact healthcare policies, potentially limiting access to gender-affirming care. Critics argue that this move would erase transgender recognition and rights, pushing for a more restrictive interpretation of sex and gender in federal law. The article also mentions reactions from advocacy groups and political figures, highlighting the contentious nature of this policy shift.

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