Case: DOJ Investigation of Georgia Department of Corrections re: LGBT Treatment

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Case Summary

On February 5, 2016, the DOJ notified the Attorney General of Georgia of its investigation into the treatment of transgender and gay prisoners in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division was partnering with the three U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Georgia to conduct the investigation. The investigation focused on whether Georgia adequately protects transgender and gay prisoners from sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and assault by both staff and other pri…

On February 5, 2016, the DOJ notified the Attorney General of Georgia of its investigation into the treatment of transgender and gay prisoners in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division was partnering with the three U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Georgia to conduct the investigation. The investigation focused on whether Georgia adequately protects transgender and gay prisoners from sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and assault by both staff and other prisoners.

Several news sources, including the Georgia Voice and Advocate, published articles in 2016 regarding the investigation. As is explained in a Georgia Voice article from February 2016, the initiation of the investigation followed the high profile suit brought by a former transgender prisoner, Ashley Diamond. At the time the article was published, the investigation was in the fact-finding stage.

As of April 12, 2017, the investigation is ongoing according the DOJ's website. The DOJ has not posted the notice letter or any subsequent information or any findings.

Summary Authors

Julie Singer (4/12/2017)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Georgia Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.

Special Case Type(s):

Out-of-court

Available Documents:

None of the above

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General:

Conditions of confinement

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Discrimination-basis:

Sexual orientation

Type of Facility:

Government-run