Oregon Trans Inmate Alleges Abuse by Guards in Violation of Court Order
She said she was subjected to a body-cavity search by a male officer, among other humiliations.
December 18, 2023
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She said she was subjected to a body-cavity search by a male officer, among other humiliations.
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