AG Bonta, AG James, and AG Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD’s proposal would conform HUD’s regulations with President Trump’s executive order targeting LGBTQ+ individuals by removing all references to gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity from the regulations. In yesterday’s letter, Attorney General Bonta and the coalition argue that HUD’s proposal undoes important protections for LGBTQ+ individuals against discrimination, infringes on states’ rights, and conflicts with several federal laws.

“The Trump Administration is working to advance its hateful agenda by undoing longstanding rules protecting LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination. HUD’s proposal baselessly attempts to undermine our and other states’ rights to ensure all of our residents are treated fairly and have equal access to housing services. We will not stand by as HUD disregards the facts and the law in its efforts to target LGBTQ+ individuals. We will fight to safeguard crucial anti-discrimination regulations and protect LGBTQ+ Americans from unjust roadblocks.” -AG Bonta