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Trump's DOJ withdraws support for trans woman incarcerated in Georgia

The Biden administration had previously supported the incarcerated woman, identified only as Jane Doe in the case.

Supreme Court Rejects Inmate's Case for Gender Confirmation Surgery

Vanessa Lynn Gibson says her life depends on this surgery, but a Trump appointee and the conservative-controlled SCOTUS don't appear to care.

Federal prison inmates can get gender-affirming care as court blocks Trump order

In March, two trans men and one trans woman serving sentences in facilities in New Jersey, Minnesota, and Florida filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and the Bureau of Prisons.

Prison Sued After Gay Man Killed by Homophobic Cellmate

Despite reports of multiple threats, officials at a Michigan jail refused to separate a gay inmate from his homophobic cellmate.

Ashley Diamond Released After 3 Years in Men's Prison

After serving more than three years in a men's prison, where she reported repeated rapes, the black trans woman was released to family members in Georgia today.

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SCOTUS, Incl. Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, OK's Trans Prisoner's Surgery

The court denied Idaho's request to stop the surgery, although two of the most conservative justices would have granted it.

Fed. Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Trans Inmate

A federal appeals court today upheld a judge's 2012 ruling that transgender inmates should have access to transition-related care while they are incarcerated.

Oklahoma: Convicted Rapist Wants Trans Medical Care

An inmate currently serving in an Oklahoma prison wants the state to facilitate her transition costs.

Ashley Diamond Allegedly Assaulted in Prison Again

Ashley Diamond, 36, has called the repeated rapes she's allegedly endured in men's prisons 'torture.' Despite her other legal victories, she's still not safe.

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Denial of gender-affirming care to inmate is unconstitutional, says Department of Justice

The DOJ is supporting a Georgia transgender woman who is suing the state's Department of Corrections over denial of care.

Federal officials force transgender women into men’s prisons despite judge’s ruling against Trump’s order

It’s cruel and unusual punishment, advocates and at least one federal judge have said.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s transfer of transgender women to men’s prisons

He ruled that the Trump administration’s policy likely violated the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

Gov. Kemp signs bill banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates

The state's abysmal treatment of incarcerated trans people was the subject of a scathing Department of Justice report last year that was withdrawn last month by the Trump administration.

Larry King’s Accused Killer to Be Tried as Adult

A California judge ruled Thursday that 14-year-old Brandon McInerney, the accused slayer of 15-year-old gay classmate Lawrence King, will be tried as an adult. Ventura County superior court judge Douglas Daily denied a defense motion that sought to transfer the case to juvenile court on constitutional grounds.

Tennessee Hit by Federal Lawsuit Over Discriminatory HIV Sex Worker Statutes

The plaintiffs say the laws are outdated and violate the Constitution and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues New York Prison Over Sexual Assault

LeslieAnn Manning says staff at her male prison facility knew that she, as a trans woman, faced an increased risk of rape, but chose to turn a blind eye.