Vermont lawmakers approved a bill requiring prisons to respect transgender inmates’ identities, provide staff training and consider housing requests based on gender identity. The measure, passed as federal protections face legal battles, would expand safeguards against abuse and harassment in custody.
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Vermont amplía garantías para personas trans en prisiones estatales

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El parlamento de Vermont aprobó una ley que obliga a las cárceles a respetar la identidad de las personas trans, capacitar al personal y evaluar traslados según la identidad de género. La medida amplía las protecciones frente al acoso y la violencia mientras crecen las disputas legales federales hoy.

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