Stop the cruel and unusual punishment of transgender prisoners in Oregon
Transgender prisoners in Oregon are being denied life-saving medical care.
We recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Wright, a transgender prisoner whose requests for care have repeatedly been denied by prison officials. Despite being diagnosed with gender dysphoria by prison medical staff, which causes severe anxiety, depression, and suicidality, Michelle’s pleas for humane treatment have been ignored.
Michelle isn’t alone in her struggle. We have heard from over a dozen other transgender prisoners who are facing similar treatment.
Please join us in calling on the Oregon Department of Corrections to end their cruel policies and practices that deny life-saving care to transgender prisoners by signing our petition. To deny essential medical care is considered cruel and unusual punishment and is prohibited under the Eight Amendment of the Constitution.