Senator Wiener’s Statement on Governor Abbott’s Attack on Trans Kids and Their Parents

February 23, 2022

SACRAMENTO - Senator Scott Wiener released the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott of Texas announced that he would direct child protective services to investigate parents of trans kids for prosecution:

“This despicable move by Governor Abbott criminalizes parents for supporting their trans children and threatens to tear trans kids away from their parents. It will lead to even more trans kids committing suicide. I simply cannot comprehend the obsession of right-wing politicians with attacking trans kids and trying to destroy their lives. California will continue to stand strong for trans children and for all LGBTQ people.”