National Center for Transgender Equality
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In an almost unbelievable move during a global public health crisis,
the Trump administration is yet again setting its sights on gutting
protections for our trans siblings. This time, they are looking to
remove critical protections meant to ensure the safety of any trans
person in need of Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
funded programs - especially homeless shelters.
Share your comment to fight back against this cruel proposal. Tell the
Trump administration that #HousingSavesLives.
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HUD exists to "build inclusive and sustainable communities free
from discrimination," however the proposed roll-back would open
the door to taxpayer-funded discrimination against the people in our
communities who are at the greatest risk of violence and
discrimination. The Equal Access Rule's protections against
discrimination are critical to ensure safe access to shelter for
transgender people experiencing homelessness, survivors of violence,
and fleeing disasters.
Currently, homeless shelters are expressly directed to accept trans
people based on their authentic gender, but like so many other
protections for our community, Trump and his cronies are poised to
roll that back and instead encourage shelters to reject people simply
because of who they are.
This proposed roll-back would encourage widespread discrimination when
trans people need help the most, when facing losing their housing. The
current regulations provide safety in HUD-funded programs, and
Trump's proposed rule change would only leave trans people less
safe and more at risk, especially during a global health crisis.
We at NCTE will do everything we can to make sure these harmful
changes don't go into effect, but like with so much, we need
your help to make that a reality. Starting today, there is a 60 day
comment period where members of the public can share why this rule
would be a huge mistake because #HousingSavesLives.
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We all pay the price when it comes to government-sanctioned
discrimination. Will you stand with us and let the administration know
you reject their attempts to discriminate?
Share your comments and help us create a wave of opposition to reject
this dangerous proposal.
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Together, we can fight this attack on trans people.
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Mara Keisling
Executive Director
National Center for Transgender Equality
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