Sacramento is currently being considered a trans sanctuary city by the city council on Tuesday.
People who may visit the city from other states where gender-affirming treatment is prohibited, according to the resolution’s supporters and advocates.
Katie Valenzuela, a council member for District 4, is a proponent of the solution and claims it is in response to a growing number of states that restrict access to or completely outlaw gender-affirming treatment.
According to Valenzuela, “We are directing city workers not to waste time complying with police steps from other states,” in line with how we’ve declared ourselves a sanctuary area for refugees and asylum applicants. This is really geared toward states and cities outside of California that are now or have already implemented measures to limit gender-affirming attention.
The need to take a powerful message of support and cooperation to those in the LGBTQ+ area is cited by advocacy groups in the more than 20 states with gender-affirming care. California is a sanctuary position, but Valenzuela said it will apply to all city officials who are enforcing orders to never take any actions against local law enforcement if someone seeks medical treatment outside of the state.
According to Valenzuela, “we are taking proactive steps to make sure that the City of Sacramento is evident to our employees about complying with law enforcement officials and various states that we do not want that to happen,”
One of the first big cities to adopt this transformation into a trans shelter may be Atlanta. Valenzuela said LGBTQ+ constituents and advocacy organizations had the idea to move the quality and its language.
Transgender rights are a hot issue all over the country. In response to reviewers who claim that it is necessary to facilitate gender-affirming treatment, Valenzuela responded that it is important to facilitate that person’s ability to make that individual choice and protect their rights.
“To ensure that everyone has entry to safe and effective health care, and gender-affirming care is healthcare,” Valenzuela said.
The resolution’s full word sets out the state’s determination to be an inclusive and equitable place. Valenzuela argued that it is crucial to move the decision this month during Transgender Week of Visibility.
Although it’s not clear whether the president will cast a ballot to complete the resolution, he quickly followed the steps to a committee-free city council, bypassing a committee vote.
Tuesday’s Sacramento City Council meeting may start at 5 p.m.
