A federal judge has extended protections for transgender women in federal prisons, preventing their transfer to male facilities following an executive order by President Trump. The ruling comes after lawsuits from transgender inmates who argued that such transfers would expose them to heightened violence and terminate crucial medical treatments. Judge Royce C. Lamberth emphasized that courts recognize the importance of providing gender-related medical care to transgender prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons affirmed that Trump’s order does not negate its obligations under existing federal laws, ensuring the rights and safety of transgender inmates are maintained.
"The rights of transgender prisoners to receive appropriate medical treatment and be housed safely must be upheld, as they are at an elevated risk of violence."
"The recent injunction expands protections for transgender inmates, affirming that they should not be transferred to male facilities or denied their hormone treatments."
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