Our community-centered report amplifies the experiences, strengths, and resilience of trans Latin@ immigrants while identifying actions needed to advance safety, dignity, and well-being throughout Los Angeles County.

The study analyzes responses from 98 transgender and nonbinary immigrants who participated in the 2023–2024 LA County Trans & Nonbinary Survey. Findings highlight the experiences of trans Latina immigrants, who made up two-thirds of the sample, and provide comparisons to transgender and nonbinary non-immigrants. Leer en español

The TransLatin@ Coalition is calling for a radical shift in the approach to Trans Liberation. For too long, the needs and experiences of transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGI) individuals have been overlooked and misunderstood by external forces. It is time to reclaim our narrative and invest in solutions that are driven by and for our community.

At The TransLatin@ Coalition, we have long been dedicated to researching and addressing the housing challenges faced by the transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) community in Los Angeles.

Researchers surveyed 322 trans and nonbinary individuals in Los Angeles County. The study focused on their experiences with various issues, including economic stability, housing, health, transportation, access to services, community involvement, and encounters with law enforcement and incarceration.

A study in Los Angeles found older transgender women (39-82) face challenges in finance, education, healthcare, housing, and social connection. The study highlights social factors affecting their health and proposes policy changes to improve their well-being.

Using data gathered from first-person accounts, this study examines the needs of transgender, non-binary, and intersex adults who live, work, or receive services in the City of Los Angeles.

A report on the impact of COVID-19 in trans, gender nonconforming, and intersex communities in Los Angeles County.

A report assessing the workplace experience of trans and gender nonconforming individuals in Los Angeles.

TLC released our policy agenda out of urgent necessity. In 2018 alone, 396 transgender people were murdered, with countless more unreported. Our community faces homelessness, rising HIV/STD rates, healthcare threats, and widespread institutional violence. The system is killing us.

The TransLatin@ Coalition aims to improve healthcare outcomes for Trans people in California. This report highlights the specific healthcare needs of Trans Latin@s in the southern region, providing evidence to guide effective support. While California leads the nation in Trans-inclusive legislation, there's still much needed to address the basic social needs of Trans Latin@s. We hope this report offers a roadmap to ensure Trans Latin@s access the resources they need to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives in California.

This study highlights the social and legal barriers negatively impacting Trans Latina Immigrants. The data reveals that most of their challenges stem from structural or legislative issues. By sharing these findings, we aim to foster better understanding among key stakeholders. This, in turn, should lead to new attitudes, policies, laws, programs, and behaviors that respect and humanize Trans Latina Immigrants in the United States. These immigrants deserve a dignified life, the very reason they sought a new home here.