Trans rule change raises concerns

[Natasha]

Trans rule change raises concerns

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2008/7-25/news/localnews/12993.cfm
LOU CHIBBARO JR
7/25/2008

Two agencies charged with enforcing the city's anti-discrimination laws issued a proposed rule change earlier this month that would exempt the Department of Corrections from complying with the D.C. Human Rights Act as it applies to transgender prisoners.

[Mnemosyne]

The stripping away of rights and liberties for all usually starts with a minority and demonised population.

[DelKay]

I guess this is another reason not to end up in jail? Idk.


My feet smell.

[aidenmatthewjensen]

Well, THAT'S a deterrent..

[mythy]

That is sadly not surprising considering the huge amount of violence committed against trans people behind bars, much of which is at the hands of the prison guards.