'It is the position of the Department of Health and Human Services that everyone — including LGBTQ people — should be able to access health care, free from discrimination or interference, period.'
that can potentially cause harm to the transgender community. President Joe Biden's administration plans to restore trans healthcare protections under federal discrimination law.
"To all transgender Americans watching at home, especially the young people. You’re so brave. I want you to know your president has your back," President Biden said. President of the Human Rights Campaign Alphonso David said the reversal"will have a lasting impact on our community, particularly for transgender and non-binary people, across the country."
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