Why are gay people scared about the election

Justin Ellis does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. What could Trump do while in office? The Project policy manifesto provides some clues.

Written by the Heritage Foundationa conservative think tank, Project is a playbook for the next conservative president. It contains input from more than groups on key policy and personnel recommendations. The intention is to act quickly. Trump sought to distance himself from the manifesto during the campaign.

This includes Stephen Miller, who is expected to be named deputy chief of staff for policy in his second term. InTrump also said of the Heritage Foundation plans:. According to the American Civil Liberties Union ACLUthis means removing all federal regulations and rules prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Specifically, Project aims to limit the application of a Supreme Court ruling protecting people from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender status. The plan also calls for the reversal of policies allowing transgender people to serve in the military.

And it advocates blocking gender-affirming medical care for transgender people in federal health care programs, such as Medicare. The plan does not specifically target marriage equality. While president, Trump also opposed a proposed Equality Act. The act was reintroduced by Democrats last year and has failed to pass the Senate.

During his first term in officeTrump also:.

Some activists and LGBTQ members say they fear for second Trump term

The White House denied the remark. These include:. Protests against drag queen story-time childhood literacy events have led to increased scrutiny of public libraries, as well as false claims such events are being funded by taxpayers. In addition, the ACLU warns the Trump administration could weaponise federal law against transgender people.

For instance, the group says, it could override critical state-level protections, arguing state laws that protect transgender students violate the federal statutory rights of non-transgender students. Organisations like the ACLU could then use the courts to challenge any Trump executive orders or other policy changes.

However, Republicans now hold a majority in the Senate and may have a majority in the House of Representatives. Edition: Europe. Justin EllisUniversity of Newcastle. Link copied. A blueprint for discrimination Written by the Heritage Foundationa conservative think tank, Project is a playbook for the next conservative president.

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