This document is meant for community members and advocates, to help you understand. It is a‬ document for you to know what rights you have in California. You can use this information to‬ advocate for yourself and others.‬

President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting gender-affirming care for youth, and because of this, some California clinics have lost vital federal funding to aid people under the age of 19 to assist with gender-affirming care programs.

“It is disappointing that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) continues to fall short in fully supporting trans youth when our youth most need people to care for them.”

-Bamby Salcedo

President & CEO, The TransLatin@ Coalition

The TransLatin@ Coalition fiercely condemns President Trump’s latest executive orders—ruthless attacks on gender-affirming care, the freezing of federal funding, and other policies designed to harm our community.

California’s largest LGBTQ+ rights organizations, including the Translatin@ Coalition, are urging Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators to step up and protect the community from the potential threats of a second Trump presidency. In a letter sent today, these groups are calling for stronger legal protections, increased funding to address discrimination in public schools, and the creation of a fund to help individuals from hostile states relocate to California.

Los Angeles County has made a significant stride towards equity and inclusion with the launch of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Wellness and Equity (TGIWE) Initiative. This groundbreaking $7 million investment represents a historic commitment to supporting nine organizations, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to become future county contractors.

This year's GARRAS (Groundbreaking Activism Redirecting & Reforming All Systems) fashion show was a night to remember. As The TransLatin@ Coalition celebrated its 15th anniversary, or quinceañera, we were filled with gratitude for the incredible journey and the continuous support of our community.

The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) is uniquely prepared to support California healthcare providers as it ensures its staff completes evidence-based cultural competency training to provide trans-inclusive healthcare by the March 1, 2025 deadline. 

The TransLatin@ Coalition is calling for a radical shift in the approach to Trans Liberation. For too long, the needs and experiences of transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGI) individuals have been overlooked and misunderstood by external forces. It is time to reclaim our narrative and invest in solutions that are driven by and for our community. Download the full document here to learn more about how we can build a future where Trans Liberation is not just a goal but a reality.

At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we have long been dedicated to researching and addressing the housing challenges faced by the transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) community in Los Angeles. Download the full report here to learn more about our research and join us in advocating for housing justice.

The TransLatin@ Coalition stands with the growing number of LGBTQ+ and TGI-led organizations in the region who are against Downey City Councilmember Claudia Frometa’s recent appointment as President of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO).