Press Releases

Jan 28, 2022

Federal Bureau of Prisons Again Denies Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Woman

The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) failed to confirm they have approved Cristina Nichole Iglesias for gender-affirming surgery by the Wednesday court-ordered deadline, suggesting that BOP has again denied her the care she needs.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Court Cases: Iglesias v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
Dec 28, 2021

Judge Orders Federal Government to Improve Care, Decide on Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Woman

For the first time ever, a federal court has ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to evaluate a transgender woman for gender-affirming surgery.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy