LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - Lakewood City Council passed legislation Monday, 7 - 0, enacting the Gender Freedom Policy. This will de-prioritize the enforcement of state and federal anti-trans laws in Lakewood.

It also protects drag performers from similar discrimination and protects in-state and out-of-state gender-affirming care provided to city employees.

The Cleveland Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America submitted a draft of legislation to the city of Lakewood in April.

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