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 yaimarisha ulinzi kwa wafungwa waliobadili jinsia gerezani

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Wabunge wa Vermont wamepitisha sheria inayotaka magereza kuheshimu utambulisho wa wafungwa waliobadili jinsia, kutoa mafunzo kwa wafanyakazi na kupitia maombi ya uhamisho. Hatua hiyo inaongeza ulinzi dhidi ya unyanyasaji na ukatili ndani ya mfumo wa magereza nchini Marekani kwa kiasi kikubwa zaidi sasa.

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