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A trans migrant in Chicago fears deportation and loss of gender affirming care
Published 9 months, 4 weeks ago
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For some people, this month’s Pride celebrations come with mixed feelings. President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders targeting transgender and non-binary people.
He’s also ramped up his aggressive mass deportation campaign.
So for transgender migrants seeking asylum in the United States, life has become even more dangerous and unpredictable.
WBEZ’s Adriana Cardona Maguigad met up with a transgender woman from Venezuela who's facing that uncertainty. HOST: DIXON