Transgender woman sues Washington state corrections department over placement in men’s facility

She and her lawyers argue that her recent relocation to a men's prison is a violation of the state’s constitution, and are seeking her return to the Washington Corrections Center for Women.

In a disturbingly #Orwellian #statement, the State Department of Corrections #spokesperson #falsely #claimed:

“Transgender women often state they prefer to be housed with men. Many have created community in the men’s prisons and do not wish to leave,” said Chris Wright, spokesperson for the Washington Department of Corrections.

#Hogwash