US: Trump administration rolls back Obama-era policies that protects LGBTQ rights

Trump ministration on June 12 rolled back Obama-era policy that protected LGBTQ patients from discrimination. According to reports, policy that was rolled does t only discriminate but also required robust langu translation services. move has alarmed a lot of experts in medical field that are concerned about policy rollback during COVID-19 pandemic and impact it will have on vulnerable sections of society.

Rolling back protections for LGBTQ

As per reports, policy rollback has long been called for by many ardent Trump supports from conservative Christian community. Many reports indicate that this is US President’s attempt to mobilize and cement his support from his religious base in face of criticism about handling of coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests in US and upcoming US Presidential elections.

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As per reports, Obama-era policy prevented hospitals and healthcare providers from discriminating against trans patients and women seeking abortions. overhaul of policy by Trump ministration comes against warning of health experts that claims that this will allow for discrimination against patients based on ir or sexual orientation.

he of US Department of Health and Human Services, Roger Severi, has reportedly said that controversial timing of rollback is purely coincidental and he has also argued against claims that new rules or rollback could endanger lives of patients. Roger furr ded that during COVID-19 pandemic Trump ministration has tried even harder to enact civil rights legislation and referenced recent efforts to enforce disability rights protections and or civil rights.

Reports have shown that conservative religious groups like Catholic Association, Herit Foundation and Family Research Council have welcomed decision by Trump. se groups claim that Obama-era policies that protected trans patients and women seeking abortions would force medical professionals to perform procedures that went against ir conscience and religious beliefs.

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According to reports, rollback on Obama-era policies has spurred senior Democrats to take action against this decision. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) has anunced that he will be exploring legislative avenues and fitting response.