"The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed a rule to force shelters that receive federal funding to house trans women with men, overturning an Obama-era rule to house trans people with their gender."
"For many trans people fleeing domestic violence or seeking shelter while homeless, this is effectively a ban. Trans people are more likely than cis people to face violence."
"This law is the cruelest bathroom bill in the nation, in part because it also bans trans people from using the restroom in private businesses and also because it criminalizes them for doing so."
"When this law was put forward, I felt a heavy lump grow in my chest. I knew this would make my life so much harder."
The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed a rule that mandates shelters receiving federal funding to house trans women with men, reversing an Obama-era policy. This new rule allows service providers to require evidence to establish a person's sex, potentially leading to invasive examinations. For many trans individuals seeking shelter, this effectively acts as a ban, increasing their vulnerability to violence. The implications of such laws extend beyond the U.S., affecting LGBTQ+ rights and safety globally, as seen in Botswana's ongoing struggles against anti-homosexuality laws.
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