The Trans Legislation Tracker has also revealed a trend of anti-trans bills, with 26 passed in 2022 and already 83 in 2023, further exacerbating the rise in anti-LGBTQ crimes.
Statewide Trends Echo Locally
California has seen a sharp rise in crimes related to sexual orientation, with a 29% increase in 2022. Those related to gender identity have surged by an even more alarming 56%. This trend seems to be reflected in the local scene, as evidenced by recent reports of anti-LGBTQ vandalism in Antelope, where pride flags were stolen and burned from numerous homes.
