A transgender inmate from Massachusetts has sued the Trump administration after an executive order directed that she be transferred to a men's prison. Canva for NJ. McHenry III. The U. The courts remain an important backstop. But they do paint a picture of a transgender woman who has lived her life as such since she was at least 15 years old. Moe began living as a female, using a female name and socializing as a girl among family and friends.
Based on the recommendations of her health-care providers, Moe began taking hormones at around age 15 and has consistently done so since. Under Trump, the Bureau of Prisons has changed its inmate statistics webpage to reflect two sexes. However, it previously reported there are 1, transgender females and transgender males in its custody.
Their emergency motion for a temporary restraining order included a supplemental letter from Dr. Lauren Meade, a Baystate Health internal medicine doctor with nearly 20 years of experience treating transgender patients.
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