Transgender Woman Sues New York City for $22 Million Over Her Incarceration in a Male-Only Prison!
Cybersecdn- Ali Miles, a transgender woman, has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York for $22 million, alleging gross mistreatment during her incarceration at a male holding center on Rikers Island. The lawsuit highlights significant issues in the treatment of transgender individuals in the correctional system.
Miles, who identifies as a woman and presents herself as such, was inappropriately placed in a male unit despite court instructions to the contrary. This led to horrifying experiences, including sexual assault and physical harm. The lawsuit details Miles’s experiences, including being raped and physically assaulted, resulting in broken ribs and permanent loss of sight due to a chemical attack.
This case raises critical questions about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 and its implementation. The lawsuit argues that the actions of the defendants reflect Rikers Island’s discriminatory practices and deliberate indifference towards transgender individuals.
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The response of the New York City Department of Correction and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation is awaited as this case underscores the urgent need for reforms to protect the safety and health of transgender prisoners.