The Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition issued a statement Tuesday defending a transgender counselor at the Alabama Space Camp who was the subject of social media posts that have now garnered more than a million views.

“It is clear that the goal of these social media posts is to pressure the Space and Rocket Center to fire the employee in question simply for being transgender,” the statement said.

“Legally, employers may not discriminate based on transgender status because of the majority Supreme Court opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County — an opinion written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was appointed by President Trump.”

Members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation posted statements on X, formerly known as Twitter, after a parent posted on Facebook complaining about the gender identity of one of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center employees. The topic was also picked up by the Libs of TikTok account.

“I call on the Center to immediately remove this individual and open a safety review to consider the potential harm and damages they have inadvertently caused children,” Rep. Dale Strong said in his post. He said putting the “safety and wellbeing (of children) first” is critical.

In a statement Monday afternoon, the center said it follows federal guidelines and does not discriminate against protected classes when hiring.

The employee at the center of the dispute declined to comment when contacted on Monday by AL.com.

The statements came after social media posts by Clay Yarbrough of Owens Cross Roads, whose 11-year-old Huntsville daughter was to attend the camp as part of a school exercise. After learning a counselor is transgender, Yarbrough told AL.com he planned to withdraw her.

“It goes against everything I’m for,” he said. “I just don’t think this is any place for it. I just think it’s totally out of line.”

The coalition said Yarbrough has no legitimate cause for concern. The group has started a petition to support the employee.

“News organizations were quick to report on the incident, but most failed to note that the targeted employee has done nothing wrong, and that Yarbrough had no good-faith concerns,” the coalition said.

“The notion that queer people are out to “indoctrinate,” “groom,” or “recruit” children is a prejudiced falsehood that dates back decades in America and has led to innocent queer people losing their lives and livelihoods,” the statement said.

“This kind of rhetoric further divides our state, has no basis in reality, and has historically led to violence,” said Andrea Trenaman, a member of the Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition.

“It is additional fuel poured on the flames of moral panic gripping the right wing of American political discourse, based only in fear and misunderstanding.”

Joshua Coleman, LGBTQ+ Liaison for Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, shared those same sentiments on X.

Political leaders’ “decision to amplify baseless concerns about a transgender employee, who serves as a Camp Counselor, is not just disappointing—it’s harmful,” Coleman said.

“This isn’t about politics; it’s about a person’s right to live and work without being subjected to prejudice and fearmongering.”