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Transgender Students Fear New Trump Order's Impact

2/6/2025

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Transgender and nonbinary students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison fear Trump's executive order restricting gender recognition.
The order eliminates protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and suspends federal health data collection on these communities.
The EEOC has halted investigations into gender identity and sexual orientation complaints, increasing discrimination concerns.
Experts warn that these actions threaten legal protections previously established by the Supreme Court.

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Transgender and nonbinary students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison fear Trump's executive order restricting gender recognition.
The order eliminates protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and suspends federal health data collection on these communities.
The EEOC has halted investigations into gender identity and sexual orientation complaints, increasing discrimination concerns.
Experts warn that these actions threaten legal protections previously established by the Supreme Court.