Brandon Johnson Declares "Transfemicide State of Emergency" in Chicago

I'm not even making this up:

For too many transgender Chicagoans, the sense of belonging they deserve in their city has been denied by exclusion and barriers to opportunity in spaces that should feel safe and welcoming. Since declaring a Transfemicide State of Emergency, our administration has strengthened… https://t.co/kJThl0CvHj

— Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) June 21, 2026