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Georgia Judge Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates

12/5/2025

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Judge Victoria M. Calvert permanently struck down Georgia SB 185, ruling it restricts gender-affirming care for transgender inmates and violates the Eighth Amendment.
The ruling requires the Georgia Department of Corrections to provide medical care for all inmates, including inmates with gender dysphoria.
Advocacy groups say denying care harms mental health and constitutional rights.
The decision aligns with major medical organizations recognizing gender-affirming care as essential for adults and minors.

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Judge Victoria M. Calvert permanently struck down Georgia SB 185, ruling it restricts gender-affirming care for transgender inmates and violates the Eighth Amendment.
The ruling requires the Georgia Department of Corrections to provide medical care for all inmates, including inmates with gender dysphoria.
Advocacy groups say denying care harms mental health and constitutional rights.
The decision aligns with major medical organizations recognizing gender-affirming care as essential for adults and minors.