NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States
Judge considers challenge to transgender inmate prison transfers
Attorneys for incarcerated transgender women are asking a federal judge to intervene after the Trump administration allegedly transferred several inmates to a segregated prison unit in violation of a previous court order.
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The court's decision will determine whether the administration must reverse these transfers and adhere to existing judicial mandates regarding the housing of transgender inmates in federal facilities.
Key Facts
- Attorneys for transgender inmates allege the Trump administration violated a court order.
- The alleged violation involves the transfer of several transgender women to a segregated prison unit.
- Legal counsel is requesting that a federal judge enforce the previous court order.
- The matter was argued in court on Wednesday.
Who's Mentioned
personAlexander Shalom“Attorney representing the transgender inmates.”organizationBureau of Prisons“Federal agency responsible for inmate housing and care.”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch entity accused of violating a court order regarding inmate ”personRoyce Lamberth“U.S. District Judge presiding over the case.”personJared Littman“Justice Department attorney representing the government.”personRonald Reagan“Former President who nominated Judge Lamberth.”locationWashington“The location where the legal proceedings are taking place.”locationFort Worth, Texas“Location of the prison unit where the inmates are currently segregated.”personDonald Trump“President who signed the executive order regarding prison housing.”