Mississippi bill would let those incarcerated sue state over trans inmates
The bill is from the same Republican who introduced last year’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
February 23, 2024
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Trans Comic Avery Edison Flying Home to U.K. Thursday
After thousands of tweets using the #FreeAvery hashtag, trans detainee Avery Edison was transferred out of an all-male correctional facility, to one with a female population. On Wednesday afternoon, her partner announced that Edison would be returned to the United Kingdom on Thursday.
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February 12, 2014
Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Becomes Law in North Dakota
The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.
April 28, 2023
Orange Is the New Black's Lea DeLaria on Prison Life and Quarantine
While holed up in her Brooklyn apartment, the iconic comedian reflects on her time at the Litchfield Correctional Facility.
May 7, 2020
Trans Teen Girl Placed in Boys' Reform School
Now out of a women's adult correctional facility, Conn. teen Jane Doe finds herself placed in a school for delinquent boys following accusations of another assault.
July 14, 2014
Trans Comedian Files Human Rights Complaint
After being detained by Canadian border officials and placed in a men's correctional facility, transgender comedian Avery Edison has filed human rights complaints with Canadian agencies.
July 7, 2014
Kansas transgender prison employee sues over alleged gender identity harassment
Shelly Lamb said she endured targeted abuse and was moved to a basement closet by the Department of Corrections.
January 27, 2024
Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music
“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."
August 27, 2024
Two Queer Youths File Suit Alleging Harassment and Abuse While in Oregon Custody
The suit alleges Oregon authorities turned a blind eye to anti-LGBTQ+ abuse by other youths and sometimes joined in the abuse.
November 1, 2023
Rape Should Not Part of the Penalty for Prisoners
A board member of Just Detention International explains why the long-awaited new rules will save lives.
May 18, 2012
Judge Orders Transgender Woman Prisoner to Women’s Facility
The judge said his hands were tied by state law in the ruling.
November 22, 2023
Jailed Conn. Trans Teen to Be Released
After spending nearly two months behind bars without being charged with a crime, Connecticut teenager Jane Doe may finally exit prison.
June 5, 2014
Rally Planned for Imprisoned 16-Year-Old Trans Girl
Supporters of a 16-year-old transgender girl have planned simultaneous rallies in New York and Connecticut to lobby for her release from prison after being transferred to an adult facility, without charges filed against her.
April 25, 2014
A Homophobic Murderer Has Been Stabbed to Death in Prison
Steven Eric Mullins killed Billy Jack Gaither after the gay man allegedly made a pass at his friend at a bar. Now he's met a violent end himself.
March 5, 2019
ICE Still Locks Trans Women in Cells With Men
A former detainee says Immigration and Customs Enforcement must stop housing transgender women with men in private prisons. In a word, it's about rape.
May 25, 2015
Federal Judge: Yes, Maryland Violated Trans Inmate's Rights
A Maryland judge ruled that transgender woman Sandy Brown's rights were violated by jail officials who locked her in solitary confinement for 66 days and sexually harassed her.
September 25, 2015
CeCe McDonald Prison Confinement Raises Concerns
CeCe McDonald, the transgender woman sentenced to 41 months in jail after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in a violent attack against her, is being held in a male facility in Minnesota, including time in solitary confinement.
June 11, 2012
Authorities Deny Placing Trans Influencer Nikita Dragun in Men’s Unit
Dragun's spokesperson had previously said the beauty influencer was put in a men's unit after her arrest at a Miami Beach hotel earlier this week.
November 11, 2022
Ky. Prison Censoring LGBT Materials, Including The Advocate
The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging one Kentucky prison that bans certain LGBT materials beacause they "promote homosexuality."
March 23, 2016