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Trump's Policy Cuts Medical Care for Transgender Inmates

2/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a policy restricting medical care for transgender inmates in federal prisons.
The policy eliminates access to gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, and related items.
Inmates already receiving hormone treatment may continue, but new prescriptions will not be issued.
Advocates plan to challenge the policy in court, citing health risks and constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
The changes affect more than 1,000 transgender inmates nationwide.

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U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a policy restricting medical care for transgender inmates in federal prisons.
The policy eliminates access to gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, and related items.
Inmates already receiving hormone treatment may continue, but new prescriptions will not be issued.
Advocates plan to challenge the policy in court, citing health risks and constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
The changes affect more than 1,000 transgender inmates nationwide.