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Ordinance amending Title 6: Conduct, Article 1: Regulated Rights and Actions by adding a new Chapter 630 Providing for the De-Prioritization of Enforcement of Crimes Based on Identity Rather Than Conduct.
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WHEREAS, every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, in 2011 Pittsburgh City Council proclaimed Pittsburgh a Human Rights City as part of the Human Rights City Alliance; and,
WHEREAS, in 2020 Pittsburgh committed itself to being a welcoming city for members of the LGBTQIA+ Community through its creation of the LGBTQIA+ Commission; and,
WHEREAS, in 2023 Pittsburgh City Council declared the City of Pittsburgh a sanctuary city for Gender-Affirming Healthcare; and,
WHEREAS, on June 1 of this year, in a proclamation for Pittsburgh Pride Day, Pittsburgh City Council reaffirmed its commitment to building a city that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming for all, and acknowledged that the work of achieving full equality and safety for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community must continue with urgency, compassion, and solidarity; and,
WHEREAS, these continuing commitments compel the City of Pittsburgh to safeguard the civil rights of its residents; and,
WHEREAS, those civil rights are increasingly under threat for the LGBTQIA+ community; and,
WHEREAS, multiple states have passed or are advancing laws restricting drag performance, banning the display of pride flags on government property, and banning or limiting access to gender-affirming care; and,
WHEREAS, in 2025, presidential executive orders have sought to ban gender-affirming care for persons 18 years of age and younger, prevent school staff from using students' preferred pronouns and limit classroom discussion on racism and equity, and prevent transgender athletes from participating in collegiate sports; and,
WHEREAS, local medical providers such as UPMC have already denied transgender Pittsbu...
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