Ithaca, New York declares itself a safe haven for trans people

Ithaca, New York has officially declared itself a safe haven for transgender people. Last week, the city’s Common Council unanimously approved a bill to emphasize existing anti-discrimination laws and protect access to gender-affirming care.

As reported by The Ithaca Voice, it also said the city would not work with out-of-state law enforcement officials looking to punish those who traveled to New York to receive legal healthcare.

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He said respecting the privacy of LGBTQ+ youth is just an excuse for “psychotic activists” to exploit children.

“Ithaca is officially a safe haven for those seeking and providing gender-affirming care,” wrote Common Council member Jorge DeFendini on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Now continues the work to ensure easy access to said healthcare so queer Ithacans can safely and securely live their lives as authentically as they deserve.”

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Ithaca is officially a safe haven for those seeking and providing gender affirming care.

Now continues the work to ensure easy access to said healthcare so queer Ithacans can safely and securely live their lives as authentically as they deserve.

— Jorge DeFendini