Sacramento moves to become 'sanctuary city' for 'trans' children

On Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council declared the municipality a sanctuary city for people who identify as transgender, including minors. The city is already a sanctuary for illegal immigrants.

The resolution stated, "California has been a leader in protecting the rights of transgender individuals to access care, but many states across the nation are moving in the opposite direction. In preparation of future legislation that may criminalize those providing or seeking gender-affirming care and given the Council’s stated values of equity and inclusion, it is important for the City of Sacramento to be proactive in reiterating our commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender people by declaring ourselves a sanctuary city and a place of safety for transgender people."

The council voted on the resolution after a presentation declaring a "transgender week of visibility."

Democratic Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela championed the resolution that also shields medical professionals who perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors from attempts to impose criminal punishment including civil liabilities. 

The resolution was also supported by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

According to Fox News, in 2022 California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom passed a law declaring the state a sanctuary for minors that identify as transgender and also prevented the criminalization of medical professionals who perform gender reassignment surgeries for minors.