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Trump’s policies on gender identity and immigration have trans immigrants worried about their future

Release Date
2025-02-23
Media
CNN
Summary
This summary highlights the challenges faced by transgender immigrants in the U.S. and the impact of Trump administration policies.

Overview:
At a Christmas party in West Hollywood, transgender immigrants gathered in a way that Bamby Salcedo, once struggling with homelessness and incarceration, could never have imagined. Drawing from her own experiences, she founded the TransLatin@ Coalition, a support network for trans and gender-nonconforming immigrants.

Impact of the Trump Administration:
Since taking office, President Trump has intensified immigration crackdowns and signed executive orders restricting transgender rights, including banning trans individuals from military service, ending federal support for minors’ gender transitions, and reversing gender identity recognition efforts. As a result, calls to TransLatin@ Coalition have doubled, with people seeking guidance on how these policies will affect them.

Threats to Trans Immigrants:
Many transgender immigrants fled persecution in their home countries, but deportation could mean life-threatening danger. Latin American nations like Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras report high levels of violence against LGBTQ individuals, with trans women particularly vulnerable to attacks by gangs and other groups. In U.S. immigration detention centers, trans detainees often experience discrimination, violence, and lack of medical care. Salcedo herself was physically assaulted while detained.

Economic and Social Hardships:
Trans immigrants face discrimination in employment, higher poverty rates, and homelessness. Being both an immigrant and transgender makes it even harder to secure jobs, forcing many into survival economies that increase their risk of incarceration. Trump’s policies further limit protections and resources for transgender individuals.

Rise in Hate Crimes and Mental Health Concerns:
Reported hate crimes against transgender people in the U.S. doubled from 176 cases in 2021 to 355 in 2023. Most victims are people of color. Economic instability and discrimination also contribute to rising mental health struggles, with increased suicide risks among trans individuals.

Hope for the Future:
Despite these challenges, Salcedo and others emphasize the power of community support. Trans immigrants have long relied on one another for shelter, food, and care. “As long as we continue supporting and uplifting each other, this too shall pass,” she says, urging solidarity to overcome adversity.
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