The inmate — called Maria Moe — sued the Trump administration over its January 20 executive order that prohibits male-born individuals from being detained in female federal prisons and vice versa. Prior to the order, the Bureau of Prisons had granted Moe access to gender-affirming medication. Attorneys highlight many risks the transfer poses for Moe, including increased risk of depressive and suicidal behavior and an increased risk of becoming a target for rape and sexual assault:.
The lawsuit reflects clashing views on sex and gender identity in the US. Conversely, proponents of transgender rights argue that individuals who experience gender dysphoria comprise a discernible portion of the population and face real health risks as a result of the condition. Extensive medical and social research supports the claim that gender dysphoria is a recognizable medical condition. Clayton County. In that opinion, the court ruled that homosexual and transgender discrimination are effectively equivalent to sex discrimination, which is prohibited under the Civil Rights Act of Set at The Hague in the Netherlands, the PCA was the first international tribunal established to settle disputes between nations.
On February 6, , the 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified by the requisite majority of states, moving the start of presidential, vice-presidential and congressional terms from March to January in an effort to shorten the problematic "lame duck" period. Learn more about the 20th Amendment.
