Court rules trans women housed in men's prisons
The gist
A federal appeals court threw out an order on Oregon housing transgender women in men's prisons.
The ruling affects 117 transgender women in state custody and their safety claims.
How it unfolded
- 2025Two transgender women inmates sue the Oregon Department of Corrections, arguing they face severe risk of sexual and physical violence in men's prisons.
- Apr 2026U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke orders Oregon to house transgender women inmates in prisons aligned with their gender identity, after a safety assessment.
- Apr 17, 2026A federal appeals court rules the Bureau of Prisons can move forward with transferring 17 incarcerated trans women to men's facilities.