"HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated that the proposal would restore 'biological truth' and ensure shelters can serve women 'as women.' This reflects a significant shift in policy regarding gender identity in housing."
"Advocates for Trans Equality criticized the proposal as 'a dangerous rollback' of protections, emphasizing that it would lead to exclusion and profiling, increasing risks for transgender individuals seeking shelter."
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would allow federally funded shelters to determine placement based on sex assigned at birth rather than gender identity. This change could lead to transgender individuals being denied access to appropriate shelters. Advocates warn that this rule could increase risks of homelessness and harm to vulnerable populations. The proposal aims to align with a previous executive order and reverses protections established under the Obama administration's Equal Access Rule.
Read at Advocate.com
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