‘OUTRAGEOUS’: Newsom Signs Bill Forcing Students To Display LGBT Group On IDs

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently sparked a controversy with the signing of Assembly Bill 727, legislation that mandates that middle school, high school, and public college students receive school IDs featuring contact information for The Trevor Project.

The group claims to focus on preventing suicide among young individuals identifying as LGBT. However, critics argue that the group’s online forum, TrevorSpace, presents dangerous risks to minors.

Concerns linger over TrevorSpace’s moderation and age verification practices. The Christian Post has reported that the platform does not enforce robust age checks, leading to fears that it could become a breeding ground for predatory behavior.

Brenda Lebsack, a trustee for the Santa Ana Unified School District, has strongly opposed the initiative. She stated, “I saw with my own eyes that Trevor Project is putting kids in harm’s way through TrevorSpace by connecting minors with unfettered random adults.”

The site has gained significant popularity, boasting over 400,000 members who seek support and friendships centered on LGBTQ+ identities. Yet, the California Family Council highlights deep concerns about safety. They note that investigations indicate anyone can create an account, even setting bogus ages, thereby enabling adults to contact minors without proper scrutiny. “There is no reliable age verification, and moderation is limited,” they emphasize, raising alarms about the platform’s inability to safeguard its young users.

Kevin Brown, a retired police officer who founded the anti-trafficking organization Lives Worth Saving, has also weighed in. His firsthand experience has informed his perspective on the serious risks associated with TrevorSpace. He stated, “I understand the strategies used by child predators and traffickers to lure their victims.” His testimony reveals a troubling reality: without constant monitoring, the probability of children becoming targets for manipulation by predators skyrockets.

Brown put the site to the test himself, creating a fake account posing as a 15-year-old boy and quickly found himself connecting with various users. This raises a significant concern about the potential for individuals with malicious intentions to exploit the platform’s vulnerabilities.

“One person was of particular interest, as he wanted to take our chat from TrevorSpace and move it to Discord,” he detailed, shedding light on the potential risks even further.

The California Family Council also spoke out, pointing out that the Trevor Project’s online space could confuse children already dealing with conditions such as gender dysmorphia.

“Behind [Newsom’s] language of compassion lies deep concern for what this legislation actually does. California Family Council (CFC) and a growing number of law enforcement and education leaders warn that AB 727 will make children vulnerable, many already struggling with identity, isolation, or trauma, into an online network rife with predatory risks and harmful anti-biblical messaging,” the group wrote.

In a bid to provide input on the legislation, both the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the Orange County Department of Education urged Newsom to reconsider and veto the bill. Their apprehensions about the implications of mandating school IDs to promote a potentially unsafe online community echo broader concerns over the protection of vulnerable youth.

Newsom’s decision to push this bill forward comes amid ongoing criticism regarding his support for LGBT initiatives aimed at children. As he steers California’s policies in this direction, it raises questions about the priorities concerning youth safety versus promoting inclusive environments. With speculation about his political future, particularly in the context of a possible presidential bid in 2028, the implications of this legislation may prove pivotal in shaping his legacy.

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