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Original Date Announced
January 20, 2025Section 4(a) of Presidential EO "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to "ensure that males are not detained in women’s prisons or housed in women’s detention centers," which may include amending, as necessary, 28 C.F.R. § 115.41 ("Screening for risk of victimization and abusiveness") and interpretation guidance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1422]
2025.01.20 EO 14168: "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government"Effective Date
January 20, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)
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January 30, 2025
2025.01.30 Doe v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286 (D.D.C.) - Complaint
On January 30, 2025, the National Center for Lesbian Rights sued Trump administration officials on behalf of three transgender women in BOP custody, alleging that Section 4(a) of EO 14168 unconstitutionally discriminates based on a person's transgender status, in violation of the Equal Protection Clause and the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. Doe et al. v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286-RCL (D.D.C.).
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February 4, 2025
2025.02.04 Doe v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286-RCL (D.D.C.) - Temporary Restraining Order
On February 4, 2025, D.C. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) prohibiting the Trump administration from implementing Section 4(a) of EO 14168. Doe et al. v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286-RCL (D.D.C.).
*See litigation note above*
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Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Trump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: DetentionAssociated or Derivative Policies
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
Complaint - Doe v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
TRO - Doe v. McHenry, 1:25-cv-286
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