DOJ Halts LGBTQ Protections in Prisons

The Department of Justice has halted the use of Obama-era rules protecting transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming inmates, aligning with President Trumps executive order. This change, due to a memo reviewed by NPR, impacts federal and state/local correctional facilities, juvenile detention centers, and immigration detention centers. Critics argue this could put transgender inmates at greater risk, while advocacy groups cite older surveys showing higher rates of sexual assault among LGBTQ inmates. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.