A survey by the Williams Institute reveals that nearly half of transgender individuals in the U.S. are moving or planning to move to more supportive states amid rising anti-trans policies. The survey, involving 302 transgender and nonbinary adults, indicated that political climate, particularly under Trump's presidency, impacted their decisions. With many respondents citing the influence of state laws on their health care and safety, 48% expressed intentions to relocate, despite economic barriers, while progressive areas like California and New York were preferred destinations.
Respondents who lived in less supportive local communities, those in states with laws and policies that were less supportive of transgender people, and those with concerns about the impact of Trump's presidency on their access to health care, exposure to discrimination, and vulnerability to hate crimes, were more likely to want to move to a state they viewed as more trans-affirming.
When asked more specifically what cities or states they want to move to, most respondents mentioned progressive cities or politically liberal states, with California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Washington State frequently named.
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