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In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies
The swiftness with which Trump dismantled decades of meager, hard-fought protections exposed the limits of legal work.
Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here’s How We Fought Back.
From ICE jails to public libraries to Instagram, queer and trans people battled fascism on every front this year.
Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal
The change has brought hope to some who fear dying in prison, while others worry it won't save them from such a fate.
ICE Wants to Reopen Notorious California Prison. Locals Are Fighting Back.
FCI Dublin was shut down in 2024 after revelations of abuse against prisoners. Residents want it to stay closed.
Trump Admin Leaves Data About Trans People Out of Prison Sexual Violence Reports
This comes just days after a DOJ memo revealed plans to dismantle prison rape protections for trans and intersex people.
A New Domestic Violence Hotline Aims to Stop People From Doing Harm
“Being able to talk someone off the ledge, I think it would prevent a lot of cases like mine,” one man said.
As California Limits Water Use, People in Prison Face Punishment for Showering
Incarcerated Californians are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis — and the state’s water restrictions.
ICE Descends on World’s “Incarceration Capital” to Carry Out Raids
According to planning documents, 250 federal agents will aim to make 5,000 arrests in Louisiana over two months.
DOJ Plans to End Sexual Violence Protections for Incarcerated LGBTQIA+ People
The proposed changes would impact many adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, and halfway houses.
New Pennsylvania Law Seeks to Aid Abuse Survivors Who Resist — But Is It Enough?
Laws to help “criminalized survivors” who fight back against their abusers often merely reduce their prison time.