Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Saturday pledged to keep his state open to transgender treatment as the issue, particularly as it relates to minors, became a point of partisan controversy during the presidential election.
billionaire governor, whose The family is deeply involved in the transgender movementPosted the tweet to mark Transgender Awareness Week.
“This Transgender Awareness Week, I want you to know that I see you and support you as governor,” Pritzker wrote. “Illinois has ensured protections for gender-affirming care to meet this moment – and because of that, you will always have a home here.”
Her state is one of several, including Minnesota and California, that critics say foster an environment that encourages some children to seek so-called “gender-affirming care.”
Pritzker’s cousin, Jennifer, was born a man, but now identifies as a woman and is a vocal supporter of transgender treatment. Jennifer (née James) Pritzker was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army National Guard and is the father of three children.
Jennifer Pritzker also leads the Chicago-based Tavani Foundation, which provides grants to organizations that support “gender and human sexuality,” according to its website. The Pritzker family fortune was made in Hyatt Hotels.
“Continuing my family’s tradition of putting personal philanthropy into service to the public good, the Tavani Foundation strives to make grants that empower the organizations we support to realize their missions,” Jennifer wrote on the foundation’s website. support to do and build.”
Illinois is one of the most progressive states in the country when it comes to minors who identify as transgender.
Governor Pritzker Enacted Guidance Through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHR) in December 2021 regarding non-discrimination protections for “transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students” under the Illinois Human Rights Act of 1979.
“Ensuring that every Illinois student has a safe, validating learning environment where they can be who they are is a top priority for my administration,” Pritzker said in a release. “This guidance from the Illinois Department of Human Rights will provide students, caregivers, and teachers another tool to ensure classrooms are welcoming, affirming, and inclusive for all students.”
In Illinois, biological males can compete with females under Pritzker’s guidance in school or club sports.
Additionally, “The use of restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms may not be restricted on the basis of a student’s physical anatomy or chromosomal sex. A student must be allowed access to restrooms or bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that are consistent with their gender-related identity and without providing documentation or other proof of gender,” According to IDHR,
Pritzker’s policy clarifies that “inconvenience or privacy concerns of other students, teachers or parents” are not legitimate reasons to deny or limit a student’s full and equal use of facilities based on their gender-related identity. “
The nationwide GOP mandate for the 2024 presidential election is going to Democrats who had publicly supported “gender-affirming” policies for minors.
In a February 2023 video, President-elect Trump said, “I will ask Congress to permanently stop the use of federal taxpayer dollars.” Promote these processes or pay for them And pass laws prohibiting child sexual abuse in all 50 states.
in illinois, Medicaid may cover Gender reassignment surgeries and medications for people 21 and older under Gov. Pritzker.
Pritzker’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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