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Human Rights Commission reviews transgender inmate complaint and refers to outside advocates
Summary
At its March workshop the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission heard a report about a transgender inmate who alleges being processed under a male name, strip-searched by male deputies when female deputies were present, and housed in medical isolation; commissioners discussed state policy compliance and suggested referrals to ACLU and local advocacy groups.
The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission on Wednesday heard from Chair Nicole about a complaint from an incarcerated transgender woman who alleges she was processed and addressed under a male name, strip-searched by male deputies in the presence of female deputies and initially given a male uniform, then later moved to medical isolation for safety.
"The alleged violations are not honoring her declaration when she was jailed that she was going as a…
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