Trump's Transgender Inmate Order Challenged in Court
A federal appeals court has opened the door for the Trump administration to move transgender inmates under a new gender order, sparking concerns over inmate safety and rights.
The Trump administration's new policy on transgender inmates has faced a major legal challenge, with a federal appeals court opening the door for the controversial order to be implemented. The E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House, which houses the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, recently issued a ruling that could pave the way for the administration to begin moving transgender inmates based on their biological sex rather than their gender identity.
The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of two transgender women inmates, who argued that the new policy violates their constitutional rights and puts them at serious risk of abuse and violence. However, the appeals court sided with the government, ruling that the administration can move forward with the policy while the legal battle continues.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
