When we fight back together – we win. Today’s development in our Kingdom v. Trump case.
Dear Community,
Today, Transgender Law Center secured a powerful victory in Kingdom v. Trump—a lawsuit we brought on behalf of transgender people in federal prisons who have been denied gender-affirming care. The case was filed on behalf of three plaintiffs and all other transgender people in federal prisons by the ACLU, the ACLU of DC, and Transgender Law Center.
A federal judge just granted a preliminary injunction, halting the federal government’s cruel new policy that seeks to block access to medically necessary care like hormone therapy, appropriate undergarments, binders, and commissary items for trans people in custody.
The court also granted class certification, meaning this ruling protects all transgender people across the federal prison system—not just the plaintiffs in our case.
This moment reminds us of what’s possible when we fight back together – we win.
But let’s be clear: the policy we’re challenging is just one piece of this administration’s relentless attacks on trans lives. We’ll keep showing up in the courts and in our communities to demand dignity, safety, and care for all trans people—especially those most vulnerable.
This win belongs to our community—and to you. Thank you for standing with us.
In Solidarity,
Shelby Chestnut (they/he) Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Transgender Law Center Executive Director
P.S. In the midst of these decisions and attacks, remember we are stronger together. We sincerely hope you will join us tonight for a critical community briefing on U.S. v. Skrmetti, a significant case on transgender rights.
WHAT: Care is Our Legacy: Preparing Our Community for the Skrmetti Decision
We’ll break down what’s at stake, what this decision could mean for trans people and overall healthcare access, and how we can organize and mobilize in the days ahead.
