The Oregon Department of Justice is published on Thursday in a new online “Gender Appiling Toolkit.”
Oregon Attorney General Dan Layfield Office is intended to help trans loved ones' families navigate the “challenges and uncertainties created by executive orders from the Trump administration.” I say that.
The free toolkit includes resources on gender-affirming healthcare options, healthcare systems, legal information, and information on discrimination protection.
Last week, a federal judge in Seattle blocked one such executive order from President Trump. It would have ended federal funding for healthcare providers providing gender-affirming care for young people.
The president is also facing challenges with an order to ban transgender forces in armed service.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidance on the definition of sex. This coincides with an executive order seeking clear guidance on gender-based definitions.
More details from the Oregon AG office:
“Transgender Oregonians and their families have been targeted once again by this second President Trump,” Rayfield said in a press release. “These executive orders threaten to revoke years of progress in protecting their rights and dignity, which is why we created this toolkit. Transgender Oregonians and their families are trying to get the genders out of reach. It's about accessing affirming care and ensuring the support and information needed to know their rights.”
“While Oregon tries to erase the rights and dignity of transgender individuals, Oregon will not stand up. We stand firm in the transgender community, and we are to protect them. I do everything with the power of my work,” continued Rayfield. “We are committed to providing transgender Oregonians with the support, resources and legal protection they need to thrive.”
