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Title: ACLU Argues For Rights of Transgender Inmates in Federal Court
Post by: Shana A on February 07, 2011, 01:12:16 PM
ACLU Argues For Rights of Transgender Inmates in Federal Court
by: Clarknt67
Mon Feb 07, 2011 at 13:08:10 PM EST

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The American Civil Liberties Union continues to distinguish themselves as the squeakiest wheel in the cog fighting for the equality of LGBT Americans.

They've fought for marriage equality in multiple lawsuits, Florida's ban on gay's right to adopt, equitable pay for gay and lesbian servicemembers, and the partners of civil servants.

Word comes today they argued before a Federal Appeals Court on behalf of perhaps the most marginalized population in America: transgender prison inmates.