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Transgender Inmate Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Order on Gender Recognition

A transgender woman has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming an executive order violates her constitutional rights by requiring her transfer to a men's prison.

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The executive order imposed by Trump represents a stark violation of the rights and dignity of transgender individuals, undermining both constitutional protections and humanity in the treatment of incarcerated people.
Transgender inmate sues over Trump's order curtailing trans rights
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The Trump administration's executive order not only undermines the legal recognition of transgender individuals but also reflects a blatant attempt to erode their established rights, as evidenced by the stark changes in housing policies for transgender inmates.
Transgender woman sues Trump over plan to move her to men’s prison
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The ongoing legal battle underscores the profound implications of Trump's executive order, which many view as a blatant infringement on the rights of transgender individuals, particularly those in vulnerable situations like federal incarceration.
Trans Inmate Challenges Trump's 2-Sexes Executive Order
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Jan 27th, 2025, 6:56 PM ET

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Maria Moe, a transgender inmate, has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting an executive order that mandates housing transgender prisoners based on their sex at birth. The suit, filed in Boston, argues the order violates constitutional rights, particularly the Fifth and Eighth Amendments, by treating inmates differently based on sex and potentially subjects her to cruel punishment. Moe seeks to maintain her current housing and medical care, asserting the transfer to a men’s prison poses significant risks of harassment and abuse. The lawsuit marks a landmark challenge to the order issued on January 20, 2021.

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