ACLU LAWSUIT AGAINST GOVERNOR ABBOTT'S DIRECTIVE
A judge blocks Texas from investigating families of trans youth
By the Associated Press (as seen/heard on NPR) | June 10, 2022 7:49 PM ET |
Families of trans kids are living in fear of CPS investigations, some leaving Texas altogether
By Taylor Goldenstein, Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau | March 20, 2022 Updated: March 20, 2022 8:09 a.m. |
'Trans kids are loved': Supporters rally in Austin as Abbott challenges gender-affirming care
By Taylor Goldenstein, Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau | March 13, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 8:24 a.m. |
Texas court blocks state from investigating families of transgender youth.
ACLU Press Release | March 11, 2022 |
Doe v. Abbott (Lamda Legal: Making the Case for Equality) | Lamda Legal Gender-Affirming Care FAQ |
Texas judge to hear case on investigations into trans youth care Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called gender-affirming care "child abuse."
By Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News | March 11, 2022 11:01 AM |
Texas investigates parents of transgender teen, prompting the ACLU to sue
The ACLU suit looks to block Gov. Greg Abbott's directive that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services investigate parents seeking gender-affirming care for their transgender children.
by Sneha Dey, Texas Tribune staff | March 1, 2022 1 PM Central |
EXECUTIVE BRANCH / WHITE HOUSE / PRESIDENT BIDEN RESPONSE
We [the Civil rights Division of the U.S. Dept. of Justice] hope this LGBTQI+ Working Group website will serve as a useful resource for members of the LGBTQI+ community and other individuals facing discrimination based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, or HIV/AIDS status. We invite you to contact us by emailing the LGBTQI+ Working Group's email address. [CRT-LGBTQI@usdoj.gov]
HAVE A COMPLAINT? Complaints about discriminatory practices may be reported to the [DOJ] Civil Rights Division through its Internet Reporting Portal. (Civil Rights Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice)
LGBTQI+ Working Group (Civil Rights Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice)
Justice Department Reinforces Federal Nondiscrimination Obligations in Letter to State Officials Regarding Transgender Youth Quote from this letter: "The letter advises states that laws and policies that prevent individuals from receiving gender-affirming medical care may infringe on federal constitutional protections under the Equal Protection Clause and Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."
Dept. of Justice press release | March 31, 2022 |
Biden condemns Texas investigations into parents of transgender minors: "Parents who love and affirm their children should be applauded and supported, not threatened, investigated, or stigmatized," the president said.
By Jo Yurcaba, NBC News | March 3, 2022, 11:12 AM CST |
8-year-old transgender activist invited to State of the Union
By Rilwan Balogun, KPRC Click2Houston staff | March 2, 2022 |
White House condemns Texas anti-trans directive that calls gender-affirming care 'child abuse' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered investigations into gender-affirming care.
By Kiara Alfonseca, ABCnews.com | February 23, 2022, 5:41 PM |
HARRIS COUNTY RESOLUTION AND RECENT EMAIL FROM COUNTY JUDGE LINA HIDALGO
Harris County Resolution and Recent Email to Supporters from County Judge Lina Hidalgo
PUBLIC LETTERS REGARDING GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
Public Letter from the Ministers of Unitarian Universalist Congregations in the Houston Area (as published in Beacon Bits: A Publication of Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church, a weekly e-newsletter, on Mar 2, 2022, 3:40 PM.)
Houston Chronicle Letters to the Editor 3/8/2022: Hormone Therapy | Hormone Therapy Hensel letter (full text) |
Houston Chronicle Letters to the Editor 3/7/2022:Trans Children | Trans Children Reeves letter (full text) |
Updates from the Texas UU Justice Ministry, in Support of Trans Texans and Their Families
By Rev. Erin Walter, Minister & Executive Director, Texas UU Justice Ministry | February 25, 2022 |
BUSINESSES CALL ON GOVERNOR ABBOTT TO ABANDON ANTI-LGBTQ+ EFFORTS
Discrimination Is Bad For Business
Human Rights Campaign | March 10, 2022 | This letter was published in the Dallas Morning News on Friday, March 11, 2022, signed by more than 50 businesses.
PODCASTS
Texas Officials Issue Directive Calling Trans Health Care a Form of 'Child Abuse' (NOTE: Includes interview with Texas trans kid Kai Shappley & parent PLUS
a TENT staffer)
WNYC Studios, New York Public Radio, The Takeaway Podcast | February 25, 2022 | Listen, Read Summary, or Read Transcript |
Attacks on care for trans kids
Axios Today interviews Orion Rummler, a reporter for the [independent, nonprofit newsroom] news outlet, The 19th. | March 3, 2022 | Listen or Read Transcript |
Texas governor calls to label gender-affirming care for trans kids as 'child abuse'
by Wade Goodwyn, Heard on NPR All Things Considered | March 1, 2022 5:16 PM ET | 4-Minute Listen or Read Transcript |
Podcast: Why Is This Happening: the Chris Hayes Podcast (MSNBC), Episode 14: Treating Trans Youth with Dr. Izzy Lowell
FROM THE SUMMARY: "Dr. Lowell joins this week to break down what exactly we mean when we talk about gender-affirming care, how the decision is made for kids and teens ready to transition, and the potentially devastating impact this legislation would have on their lives."
February 22, 2022 | LISTEN 49 min 52 sec |
YOUTUBE VIDEO
Kai Shappley, a transgender fourth grade, testified on April 12 [2021] against Senate Bill 1646, which would criminalize providing gender-affirming health care as child abuse.
KXAN | posted on YouTube April 15, 2021 |
NEWS ARTICLES
Texas governor calls on citizens to report parents of transgender kids for abuse Gov. Greg Abbott said those who fail to report instances of minors receiving gender-affirming medical care could face "criminal penalties."
By Jo Yurcaba, NBCnews.com | February 23, 2022, 3:52 PM CST |
Texas governor directs state agencies to investigate gender-affirming care for trans youths as 'child abuse'
By Julian Mark, Washington Post | February 23, 2022 at 7:49 a.m. EST |
Gov. Abbott's February 22 letter plus Atty. General Paxton's February 18 document, as linked to by above Washington Post article
U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care by Becky Sullivan and Selena Simmons-Duffin, heard on NPR's All Things Considered | Updated May 10, 2021 2:33 PM ET [Reversing Trump Administration position]
DAs Condemn Abbott's Order to Investigate Gender-Affirming Care as Child Abuse The governor ordered state officials on Tuesday to investigate gender-affirming care for transgender youth as child abuse
By Jacob Reyes, NBCdfw.com | Published February 24, 2022 Updated on February 25, 2022 at 11:01 am |
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