Stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans and Brie Larson have joined the outcry against Donald Trump’s decision to rescind Obama Administration-era protections for transgender public school students.
“This isn’t about politics. It’s about human rights, and it’s not okay,” DeGeneres tweeted.
“To the LGBTQ community, I’m sorry for the message that was sent today. They don’t speak for all of us. We love you,” Evans wrote on Twitter.
It was reported Wednesday by the New York Times that Trump intends to reverse the Obama Administration’s guidance that public schools nationwide should allow transgender students to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
Jackie Evancho, who performed at Trump’s inauguration, tweeted Wednesday that “I am obviously disappointed in the @POTUS decision to send the #transgender bathroom issue to the states to decide.#sisterlove.”
Evancho has an older transgender sister, 18-year-old Juliet, who is currently suing her Pittsburgh school district for refusing to allow trans students to use identity-corresponding bathrooms.
See what other celebrities have to say about Trump’s decision.
Just seeing the news about removing laws protecting trans people. This isn’t about politics. It’s about human rights, and it’s not okay.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) February 23, 2017
We need to protect trans youth and stand up against this cruelty that hurts our kids. Support @Translifeline
— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) February 22, 2017
This is disgusting. This is unacceptable. I #StandWithGavin and every Trans person who deserve nothing less than protection and equality. https://t.co/IK5TO8nWQ8
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) February 23, 2017
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Oh yeah! Because #trans students are the REAL threat. Jesus. #LGBT #LGBTQ #wtf @BetsyDeVosED @jeffsessions https://t.co/pAuKNl17we
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 22, 2017
Trans kids: it gets better. I promise it will–because there are lots of allies out here who will be fighting on your behalf.
— Jodi Picoult (updates only) (@jodipicoult) February 23, 2017
Trans friend, if you are struggling tonight, please reach out to @TrevorProject and @Translifeline. Equality for all! #ISTANDWITHGAVIN pic.twitter.com/bgipj0rmqg
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 23, 2017