Trans Inmate To Be Moved To Women's Prison; Gets $495,000 After Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement

A transgender woman inmate in Minnesota who sued the local Department of Corrections (DOC) for allegedly mistreating her in prison has won a settlement where she would be transferred to a women's correctional facility and receive a $495,000 payment, according to a report. The transwoman, identified as Christina Lusk, will be transferred to the women's facility in Shakopee by next week. In the settlement, the DOC has also agreed to give Lusk gender-affirming healthcare and a commitment from the department to strengthen its policies related to protecting transgender inmates. This...