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Trump Ends Federal Protections for Transgender Students
In a not particularly surprising move, President Trump weighed in on the government's role in protecting, or in this case not protecting, transgender rights.
The Trump administration on Wednesday revoked federal protections for transgender students who sought the right to use the public school restrooms that match their gender identity, taking a stand on a contentious issue that has become the central battle over LGBT rights.
The current administration argued that the Obama administration's memo lacked legal support and these decisions should remain with local states and school districts.
ACTION: The issue is in the hands of state legislatures and school boards, at least for the moment. If your state is considering a transgender discrimination bill, call your local representatives to express your opposition. If your representative(s) support such a discriminatory bill, ask for a meeting to explain the damage that can result from stigmatizing one group of children in the eyes of the law and their classmates. If reaching out to local politicians doesn't seem useful to you, encourage your childrens' teachers to create a supporting classroom (and bathroom) environment for your child and all of her or his classmates.