ACLU Supporter –

A bill that would ban trans girls from school sports nationwide could get a vote in the House very soon. It is the very first bill out of Congress attacking transgender youth at the federal level, and we must take action.

To be clear, this bill would make it illegal for any school that receives federal funding to allow trans girls to play on girls' teams. It's discriminatory, it's unconstitutional, and it does nothing to address actual barriers in women's sports, like lack of funding, unequal pay, or harassment and abuse.

And while some representatives are trying to push this harmful bill through – there are many other Members of Congress who are fighting back. They need to hear from you in this crucial window of time: Tell your Representative to vote "no" on all bills that attack transgender people.

ACLU Supporter, when kids have the freedom to play, they build stronger bonds with their friends, schools, and communities. And we also know too well this attack is not just about sports – this is one of many attacks on the freedom of transgender people right now.

Some in Congress also want to take away the right of young people and their families to get the healthcare they need and to force schools to out LGBTQ students. Meanwhile, in the state legislatures across the country, public officials are targeting our trans communities through a sweeping number of harmful and unconstitutional bills.

The civil liberties these politicians are coming after are in no small way lifesaving for so many trans young people. And we at the ACLU will not allow peoples' rights and safety to be put at risk for anyone's political agenda like this – especially when it comes to the rights and safety of kids.

That's why every action in this fight – every moment we speak out and let our leaders know we, the people, will not accept attempts to erase trans people from public life – makes a difference. So please, contact your member of Congress now, ACLU Supporter – and know the ACLU will continue to fight back at every level.

Thank you for being with us at this critical moment.

For the freedom to be ourselves,

Ian Thompson
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Senior Legislative Advocate, ACLU