President Biden Calls for an End to Discrimination and Violence Against Transgender Americans on Transgender Day of Remembrance

On Monday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released a report that revealed a startling statistic: Black trans women are the primary targets of fatal anti-trans violence. In response to the scores of proposed anti-LGBTQ bills, HRC declared a national state of emergency this year.

In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, President Joe Biden released a statement on Monday to recognize the importance of fighting against transgender discrimination. He paid tribute to the 26 transgender Americans who lost their lives to violence this year.

“Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance we are reminded that there is more to do [to] meet that promise, as we grieve the 26 transgender Americans whose lives were taken this year,” Mr. Biden said in a statement Monday. “There is no place for hate in America and no one should be discriminated against simply for being themselves.”

The HRC report highlighted the need for increased protections for the transgender community, such as the Equality Act, which would provide comprehensive civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people. The report also called for an end to the criminalization of transgender people, particularly those of color, who are disproportionately targeted by law enforcement.

The HRC report serves as a reminder of the need to fight against discrimination and violence against the transgender community. As President Biden said in his statement, “We must continue to stand up and speak out against hate and violence, and work together to build a world where every person is treated with dignity and respect.”