Transgender Women Moved to Male Prisons Despite Court Rulings Against Trump Policy

Trump administration policies restrict gender-affirming care and mandate placement of trans women in male facilities, sparking legal challenges and widespread concern.

President Trump's executive order prohibits federal funds for gender-affirming care and mandates housing trans women in men's prisons, despite legal opposition.
Courts have ruled that the Bureau of Prisons cannot transfer certain trans women or deny medical treatment, citing significant harm to affected individuals.
Civil rights attorneys report ongoing transfers of trans women to male facilities, with some experiencing altered records and denial of gender-appropriate accommodations.
Advocates argue the policies violate the Eighth Amendment and the Prison Rape Elimination Act, increasing risks of violence and psychological harm for trans inmates.
A class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Transgender Law Center seeks to overturn these policies, representing approximately 2,000 trans individuals in federal custody.