Senate File 51 is not about leveling the playing field for student athletes. It’s about erasing and excluding trans people from participation in all aspects of public life.

Senate File 51 violates both the United States Constitution and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, which protects all students – including those who are transgender – from discrimination based on sex.                                

Senate File 51 isn’t motivated by fairness concerns. This bill is motivated by ignorance, misinformation and fear – and it’s unfortunate that seems to be taking priority over the very important budget and redistricting process.

Senate File 51 is a distraction from the real priorities – including finalizing the once-in-a decade redistricting plan and spending American Rescue Plan Act funds from the Federal government – that Wyoming legislators must attack during the fast-paced, four-week budget session that starts Feb. 14.

When redistricting is conducted properly, district lines are redrawn to reflect population changes and racial diversity. But too often, redistricting is used as a political tool to manipulate the outcome of elections.

As advocacy director, Serrano is responsible for building the ACLU’s public education and advocacy programs through coalition-building, leadership development, communication and lobbying.

The fundamental protections of due process and equal protection embodied in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

As legal assistant, Hernandez supports the work of the immigration staff attorney. He conducts research, manages legal intake, documents case activity, communicates with clients in both English and Spanish, and more.

The ACLU of Wyoming is hosting a virtual forum to help demystify the recent immigration policy changes next week.