Transgender inmate sues over Trump's order curtailing trans rights

BOSTON — A transgender woman serving in a federal prison has filed a lawsuit arguing that President Donald Trump‘s executive order directing the U.S. government to recognize only two, unchangeable sexes and requiring inmates like her to be housed in men’s prisons violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.

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Main Idea: A transgender federal inmate has sued to block President Donald Trump’s order that would move her to a men’s prison and cut off her gender-affirming care.

Key Points:

The lawsuit says Trump’s order violates the Constitution and federal law by treating inmates differently based on sex.
The inmate, identified as Maria Moe, says officials told her she would be moved from a women’s prison to a men’s facility.
Her lawyers say the transfer would put her at high risk of harassment, abuse, violence, and sexual assault.
The suit also says stopping her hormone treatment would violate a federal law protecting needed medical care.

Impact on the People

Negative Impact

Trump’s prison order could raise legal costs for taxpayers and create more lawsuits over inmate housing and medical care.

Positive Impact

Some voters may see the policy as a way to keep prison rules simpler and aligned with the administration’s view of sex categories.

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President Donald Trumpperson

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Federal department overseeing the Bureau of Prisons and named as declining comment on the case.
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