Transgender In the News
There is a lot of political activity surrounding the trans community. It can (and does) feel overwhelming. The temptation to hide and binge-watch Netflix’s is very real and compelling. Although our future may look bleak and those opposing our very existence appear to be in control, we cannot give up hope. For there is hope. We have the hope born from our loving and accepting community. We have the hope of the undeniable truth and reality that we do exist. We have existed for thousands of years and will continue to do so.
So hang in there baby! We need to be here, and we need to support each other. Check out the calender page for ways to connect with community. Below are some links to articles that we need to know about, so we can give a response worthy of our calling.
2025 Anti-trans Bills Tracker – As of April 4, 2025
In 2025, anti-trans bills continue to be introduced across the country. We track legislation that seeks to block trans people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition, and the right to publicly exist.
830 bills. 49 states. 48 passed. 739 active. 43 failed
ARTICLES POSTED MARCH 2025:
Transgender People Applying for Jobs Could Face Jail Time Under Texas Bill – LINK
Bill proposed in Texas could charge transgender people with ‘gender identity fraud’ – LINK
Trump Agencies Deny Threatening Transgender Care-Related Funding – LINK
200-Foot Transgender Flag to Make Its Debut at Utah State Capitol – LINK
I’m a transgender veteran. Trump’s military order is reckless and dangerous – LINK
Protesters rip into second S.F. spa over transgender policy – LINK
Dems’ growing divide over trans rights, DEI – LINK
Trump Doubles Down on Lie, Says Government Funded ‘Transgender Surgery on Mice’ – LINK
South Dakota: Bill policing transgender people’s bathroom choice passes state Senate – LINK
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience. – LINK
Transgender Women Pray for Pope Francis’ Recovery – LINK
Pauli Murray Center denounces removal of queer, transgender references from Murray’s federal website – LINK
Judge to hear arguments on Pentagon’s transgender service member ban – LINK
Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony – LINK
All the ways Donald Trump wants to exclude transgender people from public life – LINK
Public hearing largely draws criticism of GOP bills focused on transgender students – LINK
LINKS TO OTHER NEWS ITEMS:
Some “light” reading for you, what I’ve found in a few searches about what’s being done right now against/for transgender rights:
International:
• Transgender woman is handed ‘Woman of the Year’ award by Australian state MP – Announcement was slammed online – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14441697/Transgender-Sydney-women-award.html
U.S.:
• Transgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon says – https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/transgender-troops-will-removed-military-pentagon-says-rcna194023
• Don’t be fooled by double-speak on Trump’s transgender military ban – https://thehill.com/opinion/5164297-transgender-military-impact-defense/
• Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports – https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-transgender-athletes-3606411fc12efffec95a893351624e1b
• NCAA announces transgender student-athlete participation policy change – https://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/2/6/media-center-ncaa-announces-transgender-student-athlete-participation-policy-change.aspx
• U.S. government orders visa bans for transgender athletes, targets 2028 Olympics – https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6161900/2025/02/26/us-government-trump-visa-olympics/
• CDC will no longer process transgender data – https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/25/cdc-will-no-longer-process-transgender-data/
• Health info wiped from federal websites following Trump order targeting transgender rights – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/health-info-wiped-from-federal-websites-following-trump-order-targeting-transgender-rights
• 6 ways Trump’s executive orders are targeting transgender people – https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/6-ways-trumps-executive-orders-are-targeting-transgender-people
• Americans have grown more supportive of restrictions for trans people in recent years – https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/02/26/americans-have-grown-more-supportive-of-restrictions-for-trans-people-in-recent-years/
State Compliance:
• Iowa lawmakers pass bill removing trans civil rights protections, sending it to governor – https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/27/iowa-civil-rights-act-transgender-protections-vote-house-file-583/80546396007/
• Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports – https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/pennsylvania-changes-policy-follow-trump-order-transgender-athletes-hi-rcna193681
• Bondi warns states to comply with Trump order on transgender athletes – https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/5164040-bondi-trump-executive-order-transgender-athletes-california-minnesota-maine/
Push back from States:
• Donald Trump Suffers Legal Setback Over Transgender Order from Maryland judge – https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-transgender-order-federal-court-maryland-judge-2037047
• DOJ threatens to sue Minnesota over noncompliance with Trump’s transgender athlete ban – https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/doj-threatens-lawsuit-against-minnesota-transgender-athlete-ban/
• ‘See you in court’: Trump and Maine’s governor spar over trans athlete order – https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/nx-s1-5305108/trump-janet-mills-maine-transgender-athletes
What is being done right now, March 2025:
• From the Front Lines: Fighting for Transgender Rights in a Critical Moment – https://www.glad.org/from-the-front-lines-fighting-for-transgender-rights-in-a-critical-moment/
• Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops – https://apnews.com/article/trump-transgender-troops-executive-order-8373e8f3c4d59a7f99962f62a611be0b
• Trump Has Made Me Terrified For My Trans Son’s Life, But There’s 1 Thing I Won’t Do To Save Him – https://www.huffpost.com/entry/transgender-son-parenting-trump_n_679ced5ae4b0960f4c070f33
• Judge blocks Trump-ordered transfer of transgender women inmates to male prisons – https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/24/judge-blocks-transfer-transgender-female-inmates-male-prisons/80060199007/
• Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health after Taking Hormones, New Study Finds – https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/transgender-youth-have-better-emotional-health-after-taking-hormones-new/
By Trans Legislation Tracker
November 2024
In 2024, anti-trans bills continue to be introduced across the country. We track legislation that seeks to block trans people from receiving basic healthcare, education, legal recognition, and the right to publicly exist. We’re tracking 662 bills in 2024, more than any other year on record. That makes this the fifth consecutive record-breaking year for total number of anti-trans bills considered in the U.S.
An unprecedented 80 bills are being considered at the federal level as the targeting of trans people increasingly moves to the national stage. Read more…