DOJ Orders Utah Corrections to Address Discrimination Against Transgender Inmate

The Department of Justice found severe discrimination against a transgender woman by the Utah Department of Corrections, leading to self-harm and calls for policy changes.

• The Utah Department of Corrections violated the ADA by denying a transgender woman hormone therapy and other gender-affirming care.
• The inmate's psychological distress worsened significantly, leading her to perform dangerous self-surgery.
• DOJ demands immediate policy changes, anti-discrimination training, and compensatory damages for the inmate.
• Utah Corrections Department was criticized for a biased approval process and failing to provide safe and appropriate care.
• The case highlights broader efforts to address discrimination against transgender individuals in correctional settings.

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