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Trans, nonbinary Americans find refuge in the Netherlands
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Michael K. Lavers , as published by Washington Blade
· August 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The couple, Jack Reaves and Iskara McCoy, moved from Reno, Nevada, in 2024.
A transgender American couple has found refuge in the Netherlands. They claim that President Donald Trump's presidency prompted their decision to leave the US. The couple, Jack Reaves and Iskara McCoy, moved from Reno, Nevada, in 2024.
Reaves is a trans man and McCoy is a trans woman of color. They now reside outside Utrecht. The couple's decision was influenced by anti-trans legislation and sentiment during Trump's first term.
Further details about their experience are available from the source. The couple shared their story with the Washington Blade during a WhatsApp interview on August 24.
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Category: rights Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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