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Trump will ban trans women from women's prisons by removing trans inmates from rape protections

Provisions in one of the first orders signed by Trump mandate that transgender women be housed in men's prisons by stripping protections for trans prisoners in the Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Trump Admin Attacks Trans People Again by Rolling Back Prison Protections

The Trump administration rewrote the Prison Rape Elimination Act's guidelines to allow for housing of trans people based on "biological sex." 

Incarcerated Texas Trans Woman Finally Wins Safer Housing

Passion Star, with help from Lambda Legal, has been placed in safekeeping after years of complaints about the constant sexual violence she's faced in men's prisons.

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.

WATCH: Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Prisons Over Repeated Rapes

Ashley Diamond and the Southern Poverty Law Center are fighting the trans woman of color's treatment in several Georgia state men's prisons, arguing it is 'cruel and unusual.'

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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Boy behind bars

The gay president of the Stop Prisoner Rape human rights lobby bares his soul in a remarkable new memoir recounting his four years in prison--beginning at age 17.

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.

Rape Should Not Part of the Penalty for Prisoners

A board member of Just Detention International explains why the long-awaited new rules will save lives.

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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DOJ: Denying Trans Inmates Hormones Is Unconstitutional

The Department of Justice has intervened on Georgia trans woman Ashley Diamond's behalf, declaring state prison's continued denial of her hormone therapy a violation of her Eighth Amendment rights.

Georgia Trans Inmate Relocated After Receiving Threats

Despite federal help in her health discrimination claim, Diamond has continued to face sexual abuse while imprisoned, including at least seven alleged rapes.

Pennsylvania Moves to Make Trans Inmates Safer

Transgender inmates in Pennsylvania will no longer be sent to solitary confinement based upon gender identity alone, and will be allowed to shower privately. 

ICE Still Locks Trans Women in Cells With Men

A former detainee says Immigration and Customs Enforcement must stop housing transgender women with men in private prisons. In a word, it's about rape.

Anti-LGBTQ Group's Effort to Imprison Trans Women With Men Is on Hold

The Alliance Defending Freedom is biding its time, hoping a Supreme Court ruling will enable further anti-trans discrimination.

Lawsuit alleges L.A. County Sheriff’s Department housed trans woman with men

The suit raises questions about how the county is adhering to the law when it comes to detaining transgender individuals.

Ky Peterson Put in 'Protective Custody,' No Word From Prison

As the world learns the story of black trans man Ky Peterson, the 23-year-old has been further isolated by being placed in 'protective custody.'

Federal Judge: Yes, Maryland Violated Trans Inmate's Rights

A Maryland judge ruled that transgender woman Sandy Brown's rights were violated by jail officials who locked her in solitary confinement for 66 days and sexually harassed her.

Trans Women to Get Own Housing Unit on Rikers Island

The New York City jail is opening a new housing unit for transgender women to offer protection against rape and other violent incidents.

Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms

After a decade and more than 16 tries, state lawmakers will send to the governor's desk an anti-trans bill, which restricts access to public facilities and places a $25,000 fine on the first violation.

STUDY: LGBT Youth Are Disproportionately in Jail

The study also found these young people face more violence.