Transgender Women Transferred to Male Prisons Amid Medical Treatment Dispute
#TransgenderRights #PrisonReformTransgender women are being relocated to male prisons despite court rulings against Trump's order. This move defies medical treatment rulings, with two trans women already transferred. ACLU files lawsuit, calling the decision discriminatory and a threat to the well-being of transgender inmates. read more
US Judge Blocks Trump Order Transferring Trans Women to Men's Facilities
#TransRights #PrisonReformA US judge blocks the transfer of transgender women to men's prisons and stops access to hormone therapy. The judge rules Trump's order violates constitutional rights, and highlights the harm caused by denying healthcare and forcing trans women into men's institutions. read more
"Judge blocks Trump's order on transgender inmate placements and care"
#TransRights #PrisonReformA US judge blocked a Trump executive order relocating trans women to men's prisons and halting their gender-affirming care. The ruling found the policy unconstitutional, protecting the safety and well-being of transgender inmates. read more
"Governor Hochul Announces Reforms After Inmate's Death at Marcy"
#PrisonReform #KathyHochulGovernor Kathy Hochul vows to reform state policies after the death of Robert Brooks in a New York prison, promising culture change in the system. She announces various measures, including buying more cameras and firing staff involved in Brooks's beating. read more
"Judge Finding: NYC in Contempt Over Deteriorating Jail Conditions"
#RikersIsland #PrisonReformA federal judge found New York City in contempt over deteriorating conditions in its jails, despite a settlement in 2015. The judge noted alarming rates of violence and ordered urgent remedies, with advocates calling for a federal receivership. read more
California bill AB 1810 seeks menstrual care equity in prisons
#California #PrisonReformCalifornia is addressing menstrual equity in prisons with Bill AB 1810, aiming to provide timely access to period products without the need for requests. Advocates underscore broader injustices faced by incarcerated women daily. read more
FCC Caps Prison Phone Call Charges, Sparks National Reevaluation
#PrisonReform #FCCRegulationsThe FCC's new regulations cap prison phone calls at 6 cents a minute, benefiting incarcerated individuals. Activists push for further reforms to address exploitative practices, calling for changes in public perspectives towards the incarcerated to drive policy shifts. read more
#JulianAssange #PrisonReform
Julian Assange's release triggers questions about the length of his detainment and highlights problems in the UK prison system. Politicians' lack of action is criticized with a call for justice reform, especially for those held unjustly like under outdated laws. read more
#IPP #PrisonReform
287 individuals who received IPP sentences have died in prison, with 90 suicides. IPP prisoners are almost three times more likely to self-harm. Advocacy groups seek justice for these prisoners as politicians have failed to address the cruelty of the system. read more
#BernieTiede #PrisonReform
Bernie Tiede, serving life for killing a widow, leads the fight for better conditions in Texas prisons, citing health risks. Advocates seek to join his lawsuit to improve temperatures for all inmates amidst concerns of heat-related deaths. read more