{"id":2096260,"date":"2023-11-10T11:47:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taxpayers-cover-millions-in-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-for-death-row-inmates-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T11:52:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:52:11","slug":"taxpayers-cover-millions-in-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-for-death-row-inmates-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taxpayers-cover-millions-in-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-for-death-row-inmates-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxpayers Cover Millions in &#8216;No Limits&#8217; Prisoner Trans Care, Including for Death Row Inmates: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftaxpayers-cover-millions-in-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-for-death-row-inmates-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2096260&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California\u2063 Inmates Use $4 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Transgender Procedures: Report<\/h2>\n<p>A new report reveals that California inmates who identify as transgender have spent over\u2063 $4 million of taxpayer money in the past six years on sex changes and other procedures. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/california\/california-taxpayers-bankroll-4-million-worth-of-gender-affirming-enhancements-for-prisoners-including-four-death-row-inmates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington \u200bFree Beacon<\/a>, \u200dthe state began providing so-called &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/god-loves-me-10-year-old-trans-child-quotes-bible-to-tell-tx-legislators-why-they-shouldnt-ban-trans-surgeries-procedures-for-minors\/\" title=\"\u2018God Loves Me\u2019: 10-Year-Old Trans Child Quotes Bible To Tell TX Legislators Why They Shouldn\u2019t Ban Trans Surgeries, Procedures For Minors\">gender-affirming care<\/a>&#8221; to transgender prisoners in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, 157 inmates, including four on death row, have undergone various\u2063 procedures such as breast implants\u2062 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawaii-lawmakers-advance-bill-to-force-insurance-companies-to-provide-transgender-medical-treatment\/\" title=\"Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Bill to Force Insurance Companies to Provide \u2018Transgender\u2019 Medical Treatment\">laser hair removal<\/a>. The Integrated Gender Affirming Healthcare Program requested a budget\u200b increase of $2,187,000 \u200cfor 2023-2024 to fund additional staff and resources.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney Harmeet Dhillon, who has\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taxpayers-cover-millions-in-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-for-death-row-inmates-report\/\" title=\"Taxpayers Cover Millions in 'No Limits' Prisoner Trans Care, Including for Death Row Inmates: Report\">represented \u2064inmates \u200cseeking basic care<\/a>,\u200d has raised concerns about\u200b the program. Dhillon argues that while transgender individuals deserve \u2062dignity and respect, taxpayer dollars should not be used for experimental and scientifically unjustified surgeries.<\/p>\n<p>The report also highlights the \u200ddiscrepancy in healthcare coverage for inmates, noting that certain dental and oral treatments are not provided. However, records reviewed by\u200b the Free Beacon show that between 2017 and July\u200b 2023, the program funded 157 procedures, including vaginoplasties for 35 men, breast implants for 11 men, and \u200bfacial feminization surgeries for two individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, 40 women in prison underwent breast \u2064removal surgery, \u200bcosting the state over \u2064$1 million. The report states that over 1,000 inmates have pending requests\u200d for\u200c transgender treatments, \u2063with 1,847 inmates identifying\u200c as transgender.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversy and Legal Changes<\/h3>\n<p>California&#8217;s decision to provide medical treatments to transgender prisoners came\u2063 after losing a 2016 court case involving a transgender inmate seeking special privileges. In 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice-firm.com\/blog\/sb-132-the-transgender-respect-agency-and-dignity-act\/#:~:text=SB%20132%20was%20signed%20into,and%20dignified%20environment%20while%20incarcerated.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SB\u200d 132<\/a> into law, further supporting increased care for\u2062 transgender inmates.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new\u2062 policy, transgender inmates can request\u2063 transfers to\u200c prisons that align with their gender identity. However, this has led to concerns, as 47 men have transferred to\u2064 female prisons since 2021, as reported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/california\/californias-female-prisoners-feel-threatened-by-transgender-inmates-the-state-doesnt-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Free Beacon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Inmate Krystal Gonzalez is currently suing to overturn this\u2062 policy, citing sexual abuse by a male inmate who identified as female. Gonzalez argues that referring to the perpetrator as a &#8220;transgender woman with a penis&#8221; undermines her grievance and violates \u2064her rights.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h2>\n<p><em><b>Every morning, we at The Western Journal\u200d wake up and pursue our mission of giving\u2063 you the important information you\u2063 need about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do that without your\u200b help<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>America has been on the\u200c receiving end of \u2063false narratives. The purpose of these false narratives is to \u200dmake you feel \u200cpowerless. The Western Journal\u200c empowers you by breaking these false narratives.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We need your help today<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Silicon Valley and the Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our faithful donors and subscribers\u2062 have kept us going.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Please stand with us\u2064 by donating today.<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Floyd G. Brown<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founder of\u200c The Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/taxpayers-cover-millions-no-limits-prisoner-trans-care-including-death-row-inmates-report\/\">Taxpayers Cover Millions in &#8216;No Limits&#8217; Prisoner Trans Care, Including for Death Row Inmates: Report<\/a> appeared first \u2063on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u200bJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200b is the debate surrounding the balance between respecting\u200c transgender rights and ensuring the safety\u2063 and rights \u200cof other inmates in prisons?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  On\u200d Free Beacon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many \u2062female inmates have expressed concerns for their safety and\u200c well-being, feeling threatened\u2063 by the presence of \u2064transgender \u2064inmates. Female prisoners fear an \u2063increase in violence and sexual assaults, as\u200d well as a loss of \u200bprivacy in shared\u200b facilities.<\/p>\n<p>These concerns have sparked a debate\u2063 over the balance between respecting transgender rights and ensuring the safety and rights\u200d of \u2062other\u200b inmates. Critics argue that policies prioritizing gender identity over biological sex\u200d disregards\u2063 the unique \u200cvulnerabilities and needs of female prisoners.<\/p>\n<p>There have been instances of violence\u200d involving transgender inmates in women&#8217;s prisons, further fueling\u2064 the controversy. For\u200d example,\u2064 in 2020, a transgender inmate in a\u200c California women&#8217;s prison was charged with sexually assaulting \u2064another female inmate, raising questions about\u200d the adequacy of safety measures.<\/p>\n<h3>Public Opinion \u200cand Taxpayer Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>The use of taxpayer funds to finance transgender procedures for inmates\u200c has sparked significant debate and divided public opinion. Supporters argue that \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-endorses-sex-change-surgery-hormone-therapy-for-children\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Endorses Sex-Change Surgery, Hormone Therapy for Children\">providing gender-affirming care<\/a> is\u2062 a matter of human \u200crights\u2062 and dignity\u2062 for transgender individuals, \u2062even \u200cif they are incarcerated.<\/p>\n<p>They assert that denying necessary \u2064medical treatments can lead to physical and\u2062 psychological\u2064 harm, \u200bdiscrimination, and the violation of constitutional rights. Additionally, they argue that providing appropriate healthcare can\u200c contribute to the\u2063 rehabilitation\u200c and\u200c successful reintegration of transgender inmates into \u2063society.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue that taxpayer money \u200dshould\u2064 prioritize essential\u200b services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-sheriffs-tell-newsom-they-wont-enforce-covid-curfew\/\" title=\"California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won't Enforce COVID Curfew\">law-abiding citizens<\/a>. They question\u2063 the fairness of allocating a substantial amount of funds\u200d to transgender procedures, especially when many law-abiding citizens struggle to access basic medical care and\u2063 resources.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns also arise regarding the \u200bpotential misuse and abuse of taxpayer \u200bfunds. Some critics argue that the program allows inmates \u200dto exploit the\u200d system by\u2064 requesting unnecessary or\u200c cosmetic procedures that surpass medical necessity.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The use of taxpayer funds to finance transgender procedures for California inmates raises complex ethical, legal, and financial questions. While advocates emphasize the importance of providing proper healthcare and respecting transgender individuals&#8217;\u2062 rights, opponents argue for financial restraint \u2064and the prioritization of resources for law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the program \u2064reflects broader debates \u2062on transgender rights, safety in\u200c prisons, and the allocation of limited\u200c taxpayer funds. Finding a \u200dbalance between \u2064these competing concerns remains a challenge, requiring careful \u200bconsideration of the \u200cdiverse perspectives and needs involved.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the discussion \u200bshould focus on developing comprehensive policies that address the \u2062well-being and \u2063safety \u200bof all inmates while also upholding the\u200d principles of fiscal responsibility\u200b and fairness to the taxpayers who fund these\u2062 programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California inmates who say they are transgender have gobbled up more than $4 million of taxpayer funds over the past six years for sex changes and other procedures, according to a new report. In 2017, California began giving prisoners who say that they are transgender whatever so-called \u201cgender-affirming care\u201d they want, according to the Washington<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2096261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2096260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2096260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096260\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2096261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2096260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2096260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2096260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}