The US government is reportedly ceasing monitoring of violence against transgender individuals by removing related questions from federal surveys. Leaked revisions show that the Bureau of Justice Statistics has eliminated queries about gender identity. This decision has sparked outrage among experts who argue that it undermines understanding of violence against transgender individuals, who are statistically more vulnerable. Critics claim this marks a broader campaign by the Trump administration to erase trans identities from official records and limit federal protections. The shift highlights escalating concerns regarding safety for LGBTQ+ populations amid increasing violence.
The decision to remove questions about gender identity from federal surveys on violence represents a significant setback in understanding and addressing violence against transgender individuals.
Experts warn that this continued erasure of transgender data will hinder efforts to ensure the safety and rights of the LGBTQ+ community during a time of growing violence.
#trans-rights #violence-against-transgender-individuals #lgbtq-issues #federal-policy #trans-erasure
Collection
[
|
...
]