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CAP urges Democrats to defend trans rights, draws criticism

7/24/2026

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Center for American Progress released the report “Ending the Backlash on LGBTQI+ Issues.”
The report urges Democrats to defend transgender rights, pass the Equality Act, support military service, oppose sports bans, and let parents and doctors decide minors’ care.
Civil-rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo said the report legitimizes a Trump-directed NCAA ban and is legally incoherent.
Caleb Smith said the report does not give politicians a role in school-board sports decisions.

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Center for American Progress released the report “Ending the Backlash on LGBTQI+ Issues.”
The report urges Democrats to defend transgender rights, pass the Equality Act, support military service, oppose sports bans, and let parents and doctors decide minors’ care.
Civil-rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo said the report legitimizes a Trump-directed NCAA ban and is legally incoherent.
Caleb Smith said the report does not give politicians a role in school-board sports decisions.