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Iowa First to Repeal Trans Protections, 43% Contemplate Relocation

6/22/2026

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Iowa became the first state to repeal transgender civil-rights protections in 2025, prompting resident relocations.
Joe Allen, a transgender man, moved from Des Moines to Denver, Colorado, eight months after the repeal.
A Movement Advancement Project survey shows 43 % of transgender people have considered moving since 2024, with fewer than 10 % relocating.
The Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund provided financial assistance to Allen after his move.

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Story summary

Iowa became the first state to repeal transgender civil-rights protections in 2025, prompting resident relocations.
Joe Allen, a transgender man, moved from Des Moines to Denver, Colorado, eight months after the repeal.
A Movement Advancement Project survey shows 43 % of transgender people have considered moving since 2024, with fewer than 10 % relocating.
The Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund provided financial assistance to Allen after his move.