Last week President Donald Trump rescinded the protections enacted by Barack Obama that ensured the right for transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identities. Opponents of Obama's rule argue that determining protections of transgender students should be left to local governments. Today we'll discuss what Trump's memo means for transgender students and the current policies and protections for transgender students.
Guests:
- Emma Brown, education reporter, The Washington Post
- Aaron Baer, President, Citizens for Community Values
- Mara Keisling, Executive Director, National Center for Transgender Equality
- Amy Eldridge, Executive Director, Kaleidoscope Youth Center