Statement on Executive Order Titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” 

[1/27/25] Abortion Rights Philly condemns the Executive Order signed by Donald Trump titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” 

Aside from attempting to erase the real and material identities of trans, non-binary, intersex,, agender and other gender non-conforming individuals, this executive order implements restrictions on gender identity markers on passports and other government ID documents. It issues directives to exclude trans women from domestic violence shelters, and restricts federal funding to institutions that express gender-inclusive ideals. 

This order is blatantly cruel and directly endangers transgender and non-binary individuals, excluding them from public spaces, exposing them to legal risks related to gender identity markers, and requiring that trans women be detained in mens prisons, greatly increasing the risk of sexual violence. The order is yet another example of the depravity of the Trump administration and we condemn it in the strongest terms. Abortion Rights Philly stands in defense of bodily autonomy for ALL people of ALL genders.

This order DOES NOT protect, “defend” or in any way benefit cisgender women. The title of this order exposes its intent to further divide the working people against one another by feeding us a poisonous narrative that trans and non-binary people’s existence poses a threat to society. In reality, the struggles of cis-women and the struggles of their trans and non-binary siblings are intertwined.

Abortion Rights Philly affirms and celebrates the beautiful reality of diverse and fluid gender identities that has always existed and will always exist. We commit ourselves to the fight for trans liberation as it is the same fight for bodily autonomy for us all.