The Trump administration has rolled back yet another protection for transgender people. Inmates in federal prisons will now be assigned housing and bathrooms according to their biological … [Read more...] about Trump Puts Transgender Inmates at Risk of Violence: Housing and Bathrooms Now Assigned by ‘Biological Sex’
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Corrections Officers Ignored Gay Prisoner’s Pleas For Help As He Was Repeatedly Raped and Beaten
A gay prisoner has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was repeatedly raped and beaten after he was assigned to a cell with a man who had earlier threatened him. The then 21-year-old inmate is … [Read more...] about Corrections Officers Ignored Gay Prisoner’s Pleas For Help As He Was Repeatedly Raped and Beaten
Thailand Considers Opening World’s First LGBT-Only Prison
Thailand’s government is considering opening the world’s first prison designed exclusively for LGBT inmates. Under a policy in place since 1993, LGBT prisoners are already separated from other … [Read more...] about Thailand Considers Opening World’s First LGBT-Only Prison
ACLU Challenges Kentucky Prison’s Ban on Mail ‘Promoting Homosexuality’
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky is challenging a state prison for illegally censoring inmate mail "promoting homosexuality." William Sharp, the state ACLU’s legal director, … [Read more...] about ACLU Challenges Kentucky Prison’s Ban on Mail ‘Promoting Homosexuality’
Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges
A Detroit lesbian and Army veteran has been imprisoned for possession in Kuwait on what her family has said are trumped up charges. Monique Coverson and her partner were arrested last May for … [Read more...] about Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges
Two Gay Killers Become First Same-Sex Couple To Marry In UK Prison: VIDEO
Convicted murderers Mikhail Gallatinov and Marc Goodwin have become to first same-sex couple in the UK to be married in prison Two convicted killers have become the first same-sex couple in the UK to … [Read more...] about Two Gay Killers Become First Same-Sex Couple To Marry In UK Prison: VIDEO
Appeals Court Denies Gender Reassignment For Trans Prisoner: VIDEO
The full First Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must provide an incarcerated transgender woman with medically-necessary gender reassignment … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Denies Gender Reassignment For Trans Prisoner: VIDEO
State Department Condemns Severe ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’ Law in Gambia: VIDEO
The U.S. has condemned the decision of Gambia President Yahya Jammeh to approve a severe new law imposing life imprisonment for homosexual acts The U.S. has condemned the decision of Gambia President … [Read more...] about State Department Condemns Severe ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’ Law in Gambia: VIDEO
