The US government's recent executive order mandates transgender prisoners' transfer to facilities based on their biological sex, sparking fears for their safety. Legal experts warn of the dangers transgender women face in men's prisons. The policy limits gender recognition and restricts transition-related funding.
A recent executive order issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked panic among transgender inmates in federal prisons. The order mandates the transfer of transgender prisoners to facilities that align with their biological sex, a move that has raised significant safety concerns, especially for transgender women.
Lawyers representing these inmates have voiced alarm over the potential dangers posed by such transfers, with some fearing physical harm and abuse. In one case, a transgender woman serving a life sentence for bank robbery expressed concerns about her safety after being informed of her transfer to a male prison. The executive order also introduced changes to how gender is recognized in federal policies, limiting it to just male and female categories, and restricting funding for transition-related services.
The impact of this policy is already being felt by transgender individuals, with some being segregated and moved to men's facilities. Advocates for transgender rights are now seeking legal intervention to challenge the order, arguing that it violates the rights of transgender inmates and puts them in harm's way.
