Anti-LGBTQ / Homophobic Statements
- Refusal to recognize hate-crime bias
In April 2009, Foxx claimed the murder of Matthew Shepard was not a hate crime, calling it a “very unfortunate incident” and labeling it a “hoax” used to push hate-crime legislation. She later retracted the term but maintained the incident wasn’t due to his sexual orientation News Observer+9Wikipedia+9Instagram+9. - Opposition to same-sex marriage protections
Foxx opposed the Equality Act (2019) and the Respect for Marriage Act (2022), and condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide foxx.house.gov+4Wikipedia+4Congress.gov+4.
Anti-Immigrant & Anti-Diversity Legislation
- H.R. 8334 — Grant Integrity and Border Security Act (2024)
Foxx introduced this bill requiring NGOs receiving federal grants to certify they do not transport undocumented immigrants or smuggle migrants into the U.S. Violations could result in funding withdrawal. Critics argue it targets humanitarian organizations and impairs aid to asylum seekers wfae.org+4Carolina Journal -+4foxx.house.gov+4. - Schools Not Shelters Resolution (June 2023)
As Chair of the House Education & Workforce Committee, Foxx backed a resolution condemning public schools for sheltering undocumented migrants. She called it “unsafe and anti-education” policy, framing migrant assistance as threatening to student safety Congress.gov+6Colorado Newsline+6wfae.org+6. - Asylum Procedure Rhetoric
Foxx has made inaccurate claims about the asylum process, stating migrants “should apply in the country where they are” before coming to the U.S. This mischaracterization echoes hardline restrictionist messaging and feeds anti-immigrant sentiment The New Republic+4wfae.org+4etd.ohiolink.edu+4.
Summary Table
| Area | Action / Statement |
|---|---|
| Anti-LGBTQ / Trans | Called Matthew Shepard murder a “hoax”; opposed LGBTQ hate-crime protections; voted against same-sex marriage protections |
| Anti-Immigrant / Anti-Dei | Sponsored H.R. 8334 targeting NGOs serving migrants; opposed schools sheltering undocumented children; misleading asylum remarks |
Why These Are Notable
- Legacy & ideology: Foxx’s early remarks on Matthew Shepard’s death and consistent votes against LGBTQ protections mark her as a longtime adversary of LGBTQ rights.
- Targeting aid and inclusion: Her immigration-related legislation specifically targets NGOs aiding immigrants and criminalizes assistance policies within public services, intensifying anti-diversity and anti-immigrant efforts.
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