Kate Redburn

In this discussion, legal historian Kate Redburn, a Columbia Law School associate professor, delves into the troubling history of government surveillance on queer communities, highlighting changes since World War II. René Kladzyk, a senior investigator at the Project on Government Oversight, follows up by revealing how recent rollbacks by the Department of Homeland Security are tightening surveillance on LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants. They both explore the chilling effects of these policies on privacy and community safety.

Tom Temprano, Managing Director at Equality California, discusses the landscape for trans rights in a politically uncertain climate. Honey Mahogany, Director of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco, highlights the local challenges faced by trans youth, such as homelessness. Kate Redburn, an expert in gender and sexuality law, elaborates on federal protections under threat. Together, they explore the implications of a potential Trump presidency on access to gender-affirming care and advocate for continued vigilance and support within the community.