Trump Census rules could out trans Americans
The gist
The Census Bureau proposed 2030 rules barring sexual orientation questions while allowing biological sex.
Trans Americans say mandatory sex data could force them to disclose their identity.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2026The Census Bureau published proposed rules for the 2030 US Census that would prohibit questions about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation from the short-form decennial census while allowing questions about biological sex, date of birth and household relationships for verifying the population count.
- Sep 17, 2026PinkNews reported the Trump administration's proposed US Census rules could mean 'forced outing' for trans Americans.
- Sep 19, 2026YOUR EX reported the Trump administration's 2030 Census proposal raises alarm for trans Americans.