Following President Trump's executive order targeting gender identity, the U.S. Census Bureau halted efforts to produce key statistics relevant to the rights of transgender individuals. The bureau's leadership confirmed the removal of gender identity questions from major surveys, including the National Crime Victimization Survey and the National Health Interview Survey. This change aligns with the order, forcing the agency to reevaluate their approach to collecting data on gender identity and sexual orientation, ultimately stalling critical research that was previously funded and approved.
The U.S. Census Bureau stopped producing statistics that could protect transgender rights due to President Trump's Executive Order targeting gender identity.
After the executive order, the Census Bureau removed gender identity questions from significant surveys, impacting data crucial for protecting transgender rights.
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