1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

This resolution recognizes the fundamental human rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals, which are being threatened across the country. It seeks to ensure equal access to public accommodations, health care, employment, housing, and legal identification free from discrimination based on gender identity or sex characteristics. The resolution affirms the integrity of gender-affirming care supported by major medical organizations and calls for protecting children from being forcibly removed from supportive homes. It outlines steps to strengthen safety, codify legal protections, and enforce civil rights for this vulnerable community facing disproportionately high rates of poverty, homelessness, violence, and suicide. Passing this resolution would represent a powerful commitment to upholding the dignity and equality of transgender and nonbinary Americans in the face of escalating attacks on their basic rights and existence.