Angry at North Carolina’s government for legislating discrimination against trans people?
Confused about what this means for you as a trans North Carolinian?
Worried about a trans loved one?
Take action here.
Click here to visit NCTE's National Action Center.
The latest: A federal court has temporarily banned the University of North Carolina from enforcing HB 2. This decision extends to all public schools and colleges, meaning that schools cannot use HB 2 to force trans students into the wrong restrooms. This decision doesn't apply to places outside of schools, like government buildings. The judge will make a final decision about HB 2 in the coming months.
What You Can Do (National):
- Storm social media: tell the world to #FlushDiscrimination! You can also use the hashtags #WeAreNotThis and #RepealHB2.
- Read our open letter to the trans community about the anti-trans law.
- Contact Gov. McCrory. Let him know that the rest of the nation is watching, and that we won’t stand for mandatory government discrimination in North Carolina.
- Donate to NCTE so that we can keep fighting harder and harder for the trans community.
What You Can Do If You Live In North Carolina:
Note: If you're organizing action in North Carolina, let us know so that we help promote it or post it here.
- Storm social media: tell the world to #FlushDiscrimination! You can also use the hashtags #WeAreNotThis and #RepealHB2.
- Read our open letter to the trans community about the anti-trans law.
- Take care of yourself and the trans people around you.
- Find a bathroom you can use and add to the list of safe bathrooms.
- Contact the ACLU of North Carolina if you need any legal help or run into problems because you used a restroom based on your gender identity.
- Write an op-ed or letter to the editor to your local paper. Contact us if you need help. We can also help you prepare to share your story in other ways, like in news interviews.
- Contact your legislators to let them know how disappointed you are.
- Contact Gov. McCrory. Let him know that the rest of the nation is watching, and that we won’t stand for mandatory government discrimination in North Carolina.
- Donate to NCTE so that we can keep fighting harder and harder for the trans community.
NCTE Resources for Trans North Carolinians and their Families:
- What Trans People in North Carolina Need to Know About the New Anti-Trans Law. Learn more about what this law does, what protections you have, and how to navigate through challenging situations.
- What HB 2 Means for Trans Students and Their Families. Learn more about what North Carolina trans students and their families can do to protect their rights at school.
- Federal Laws In Conflict With HB 2. HB 2 requires schools and public entities to violate many federal laws. Read about them here.
- Letter Templates: NCTE is sending out letters to schools, colleges and publicy-run facilities in North Carolina to make sure that they understand their obligations under federal law and protect trans people's rights. If you run into any problems at any of these facilities, show a copy of the letter to the right official or use it as a template to write your own.
- Letter to Public School Officials for Students and Parents
- Letter for Public Colleges and Universities
- Letter to Public Hospitals and Clinics
- Letter to NC Works Career Centers or Job Training Programs
- Letter to Police Departments and Sheriffs
- Letter to Airports
- Letter to Highway Rest Stop Operators/State Dept. of Transportation
What Others Are Doing:
- Litigation. Learn about the lawsuit that the ACLU and Lambda Legal has filed against the state of North Carolina.
- Voices Against HB 2. Visit TurnOUT NC's website to find out about the businesses, leaders, and communities that have spoken out against this law.
- Open Letter. Read 9th grader Skye Thomson's letter to Gov. McCrory.