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Trans rule change raises concerns

Started by Natasha, March 16, 2025, 11:23:06 PM

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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.
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Mnemosyne

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

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


My feet smell.
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aidenmatthewjensen

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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.
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