Currently, gender diversity is usually respected in most Western countries, where regulations in this regard have been implemented. The continuous advance in gender policies creates situations that were previously unthinkable, and an example is that of the city of Sacramento, which implemented a new initiative in celebration of trans visibility week.
In a vote held last Tuesday, March 26, based on the proposal presented by Councilwoman Katie Valenzuela (representing District 4), the Council declared the city a sanctuary for transgender people, and even assured that they will not use public resources to detain people who seek gender-affirming care.
Based on the fact that the state of California is one of the most inclusive regions in the country regarding gender policies, The resolution seeks to establish the city as a place of protection for people who need medical attention to affirm your identity or transition.
Reaction of citizens in Sacramento, California on the resolution on transgender people
After the resolution that led to a new status for the city of Sacramento, The impact on the community brought different reactions from citizenswith various demonstrations in front of the town hall.
With banners for and against the decree, Protesters from both groups met in the vicinity of the place and, despite the tendency towards conservatism that was observed in some participants, the resolution was approved by the majority of votes of the councilors.
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