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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.

Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

Yella Clark was serving a life sentence — which they had recently appealed — at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola.

Gay Lawmaker Wants Tampons for Female Inmates

Florida female inmates have reportedly traded sex for hygiene products in prison.

DOJ Clarifies Policy on Transgender Inmates

The Department of Justice ruled this week it is illegal to assign transgender prisoners to cells based solely on their genitalia. 

Transgender inmate in landmark case charged again

A transgender inmate freed from prison last year because she was dying of AIDS has been charged with using a forged Maryland death certificate to fake her death and get new criminal charges against her dismissed.

Washington Improves Conditions for Transgender Inmates in State Prisons

A legal settlement propels significant enhancements in transgender inmate care and rights.

Prison Guard Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Trans Inmate

The transgender woman was in protective custody at the time of the attack.

California Will House Trans Inmates According to Gender Identity

The new policy is part of a package of pro-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Illinois Finally Transfers Trans Inmate to Women’s Prison

The Department of Corrections continues to list her gender as male and to deadname the inmate.