Florida Governor Ron DeSantis imposed many Anti LGBTQ+ Laws that have triggered a “mass migration” out of the state. This comes as several transgender people are reportedly taking to GoFundMe to solicit donations to move out of the state. Several Pride groups in the Sunshine State have canceled their celebrations that were set to take place during June after the new laws have left the community worried about possible blowback. The President and CEO of Lake County Pride Danielle Olivani said on The Daily Beast’s The New Abnormal podcast that their events are going ahead, the legislation signed by DeSantis has led to a “mass migration” out of Florida. Whereas, State Representative Anna V Eskamani feels DeSantis is pushing an extreme agenda that is fueled by disinformation, isolating already marginalized people. LGBTQ+ advocacy group Lambda Legal said the bills revealed a callous disregard for LGBTQ+ Floridians and trans youth by facilitating homophobia and transphobia and exposing this most vulnerable population to discrimination, harassment, and abuse. Florida state bill DB 254 bill includes limitations on gender-affirming treatments for minors, such as puberty blockers and sex reassignment surgery.
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