Trump administration to acknowledge only a person’s gender assigned at birth, officials say
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has announced that it will only acknowledge a person’s gender assigned at birth, disregarding their gender identity. This decision has sparked outrage among the LGBTQ+ community and human rights advocates, who argue that it is a clear violation of transgender rights.
The policy change was put into effect by the Department of Health and Human Services, which stated that government agencies should define gender as “a person’s status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth.” This means that transgender individuals will no longer be recognized by the government for who they truly are, but rather by the gender they were assigned at birth.
This move is seen as a major step backwards for transgender rights, as it undermines the progress that has been made in recent years to protect and affirm the identities of transgender individuals. It sends a harmful message that transgender people are not valid in their gender identities and are not deserving of equal rights and protections.
Many have spoken out against this decision, including LGBTQ+ rights organizations, medical professionals, and lawmakers. They argue that gender identity is a deeply personal and individual experience, and that everyone should be allowed to define their own gender on their own terms.
It is important to recognize and respect the gender identities of all individuals, regardless of the gender they were assigned at birth. Denying someone’s true identity only serves to perpetuate discrimination and harm against transgender individuals.
As the Trump administration continues to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, it is crucial for allies and advocates to speak out against these harmful policies and fight for the rights and dignity of all people, regardless of their gender identity. Transgender rights are human rights, and they must be upheld and protected for the well-being and safety of all individuals.
