A U.S. District Judge ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer two transgender women back to women's facilities from men's prisons, following a previous executive order that limited protections for transgender individuals. The women, referred to as Rachel and Ellen Doe, expressed fears of violence in male facilities and highlighted experiences of abuse. Judge Royce Lamberth emphasized the irreparable harm they suffered and mandated continuity in their hormone therapy. This preliminary injunction reflects ongoing legal challenges and previous rulings against the Bureau's compliance with the executive order regarding housing transgender prisoners.
Lamberth's order for the BoP to transfer Rachel and Ellen Doe back to women's prisons highlights ongoing legal battles over transgender protections amid evolving policies.
The court emphasized that the women's prior abuse in male facilities illustrates their claims of irreparable harm, urging immediate action to ensure their safety and care.
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