California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Statement on President Trump’s Targeting of TGI Community Members
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Caroline Menjivar, Chair and Vice Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order targeting TGI community members:
“President Trump’s executive order, while terrible, is not shocking. It is important for our community to remember that the impacts from these orders are neither immediate nor permanent. It will take time for these orders to work through their respective federal agencies and there will be opportunities for California to weigh in on behalf of Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) people. When those opportunities arise we will be ready.
Our Caucus has been working with organizations across our state and nation to prepare for a 2nd Trump Administration. Executive orders have no jurisdiction over state departments and agencies. We here in California will continue to uphold an individual’s fundamental right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Several of the pieces of legislation we will introduce this year will provide greater protections for all Californians from the Trump Administration. This will be a long 4 years, but this Caucus is ready to stand up for those targeted and bullied for being simply who they are, just as we did during the last Trump Administration.”