Trump Cabinet Member Scraps Obama-Era Gender Identity Housing Rule Over 'Biological Reality
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has halted enforcement of a key Obama-era housing rule related to gender identity, citing 'biological reality' and directing the agency to proceed with program changes as instructed by President Trump.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has ordered an immediate halt to enforcement of a key Obama-era housing rule tied to gender identity, directing the agency to operate programs based on biological reality. The move comes after Trump administration officials sought to rescind the 'Fair Housing Rule' established by the Obama administration in 2015. The rule prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including those related to gender identity. The decision effectively ends years of enforcement and leaves LGBTQ+ advocates expressing concerns about the impact on protected classes.
