Sacramento Declares Itself a Transgender Sanctuary City
The Sacramento City Council unanimously passed a resolution protecting transgender individuals' rights and access to gender-affirming care.
- Sacramento's resolution ensures local resources will not aid in prosecuting those seeking or providing gender-affirming care.
- The measure positions Sacramento as a safe haven, especially for transgender youth and adults, amid nationwide restrictions.
- City officials violating the resolution will face corrective action, emphasizing the city's commitment to transgender rights.
- The resolution comes as 24 states have enacted laws restricting gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.
- Sacramento's action sends a strong message of inclusion and safety to the LGBTQ+ community.