Sacramento Declared Sanctuary City for Transgender People

In a unanimous vote, the city council ensures protection against criminalization of transition-related care amid nationwide restrictions.

Sacramento City Council unanimously declares the city a sanctuary for transgender individuals, ensuring no city resources will be used to criminalize or oppose transition-related care.
The resolution comes amid a wave of legislation across the U.S. restricting gender-affirming care for minors, with 24 states currently imposing limits.
Major U.S. medical associations, including the AMA and APA, support transition-related care as medically necessary, countering opponents who argue it can be harmful.
Sacramento joins a list of sanctuary cities and states protecting the rights of transgender people, as conservative states increase restrictions on gender-affirming care.
Critics, including members of Moms for Liberty, argue against the resolution, citing concerns over gender-affirming care for children.