Condemnation of Anti-Transgender Actions by the US Department of Justice

Auburn, AL
For Immediate Release

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Board of Trustees

Today, the Department of Justice announced that they will no longer consider transgender identity as protected by Title VII. This means that, as of today, transgender, gender queer, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary individuals can be discriminated against at work by their employers and the Federal government will do nothing to protect them. This move is incredibly disappointing and shameful because it represents an additional attack against gender minorities and an attempt to erase us from society. A nation which does not protect the civil rights of its citizens, especially in relation to housing, safety, and employment, does not support justice or equality nor does it respect the dignity and worth of all human beings.

We strongly condemn this shameful decision by Secretary Sessions, and we call on our friends and allies to exercise their first amendment rights of free speech in opposition to this move which will threaten the wellbeing of transgender, gender queer, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary individuals through worsening their already untenable economic security. We further call upon our friends and allies to support transgender charities and organizations. Speaking out against oppression and showing social support is not enough.

We must continue to assist transgender individuals in the legal and health-related expenses they incur as a result of systemic oppression and discrimination. We remain committed to our mission of promoting the health and global wellbeing of transgender, gender queer, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary individuals. We are here for you.

In Solidarity,

Darcy J. Corbitt-Hall She/Her/Hers
President and CEO

For the Board of Trustees

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