DOJ Sues Utah Over Discrimination Against Transgender Prisoner

The lawsuit alleges violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by denying gender-affirming care to a transgender inmate.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah and its Department of Corrections for discriminating against a transgender inmate by denying access to gender-affirming care.
The inmate, suffering from gender dysphoria, was denied hormone therapy, appropriate housing, and the ability to purchase women’s clothing, leading to self-surgery.
The DOJ accuses Utah of imposing unnecessary barriers to treatment for gender dysphoria, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke emphasized that individuals with gender dysphoria are entitled to equal access to medical care, protected under the ADA.
Utah's Department of Corrections is urged to adopt new policies ensuring equal access to healthcare and accommodations for transgender inmates.