Georgia law banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates struck down
Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
December 5, 2025
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Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
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treatment of incarcerated trans people was the subject of a scathing Department of Justice report last year that was withdrawn last month by the Trump administration.
The Biden administration had previously supported the incarcerated woman, identified only as Jane Doe in the case.
A blistering 93-page report from the Department of Justice notes multiple cases of violence and sexual assault against LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across Georgia.
Trans man Tyler Copeland says he was subjected to a hostile work environment at Rogers State Prison.