Donald Trump’s administration has declared war on transgender people, stripping away protections and advancing policies that deny trans and nonbinary people’s very existence. By revoking access to accurate federal identity documents, forcing trans women into men’s prisons, and banning gender-affirming care in federal facilities, Trump has made his hostility toward the trans community unmistakably clear.

California has a duty to fight back. The Transgender Privacy Act (SB 59), authored and introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, would provide a vital shield for transgender and nonbinary Californians, automatically sealing court records related to gender transitions. This protection would prevent trans people from being forcibly outed through public records, reducing the risk of harassment, violence, and discrimination. 

California must lead by example, creating a safe haven for trans people fleeing repressive states, enforcing trans people’s constitutionally protected right to privacy, and ensuring that no one’s private information becomes a weapon against them.

By passing SB 59, California can take a stand against Trump’s anti-trans agenda and reaffirm its commitment to equality and human rights. Trans lives depend on it. Add your voice now!