Reject unscientific, discriminatory anti-transgender policy denying civil rights

This legislation poses a grave threat to the rights, safety and wellbeing of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. By defining gender solely based on biological sex assigned at birth, it erases and invalidates the identities and lived experiences of millions of Americans who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming. Gender is a complex issue encompassing biological, social and psychological factors. Modern science recognizes gender exists on a spectrum, and many people do not identify strictly as male or female. Forcing adherence to a narrow, binary conception of gender is unethical, unscientific and harmful. It strips transgender people of their basic humanity and right to self-determination. Furthermore, denying access to vital gender-affirming medical care is unsafe and discriminatory. Such care is endorsed by every major U.S. medical association as safe, effective and potentially life-saving for transgender individuals. Attempting to legislate away this evidence-based care puts lives at risk and constitutes an unconscionable government overreach into personal healthcare decisions. I urge you to reject this misguided order that promotes discrimination, ignores scientific consensus, and tramples on civil liberties. Transgender Americans deserve to live authentically and access the same rights and medical treatments as anyone else. Please stand up for equality, human rights and freedom of identity by opposing this regressive policy.