Women's Prison Inmates Impregnated After Sex with Transgender Prisoners in N.J.

Last year, a women's prison called the Edna Mahan Correction Facility began to welcome transgender females in the aftermath of a lawsuit that challenged New Jersey's gender identity policies. Today, 27 of the 800 inmates who are currently being housed at the prison are transgender females. From a societal standpoint, this may sound progressive in theory. But now, it appears as though the Edna Mahan Correction Facility may have run into a bit of an issue from a biological standpoint.

Some of the biological females at the facility have been engaging in sexual relations with the transgender inmates that still have their male anatomy. Hence, it was recently reported that two unidentified inmates from the facility have been impregnated by their transgender peers.

According to reports, the aforementioned incidents of sexual engagement were consensual. But, because of the unique outcome that this occurrence has produced, the DOC's external affairs executive director has decided to step in with a thorough investigation. 

"While DOC cannot comment on any specific disciplinary or housing decisions that may be considered in light of these events, the Department always reserves all options to ensure the health and safety of the individuals in its custody," said Dan Sperrazza.

Last year, two inmates from the prison filed lawsuits alleging that they were being harassed by trans inmates and that the act of trans inmates having sex with biological females was running rampant throughout the controversial facility. Nevertheless, the legal director over at the ACLU has maintained their support of the prison reform that now allows transgender women to be housed with biological women.

"[It's] in line with New Jersey's strong anti-discrimination laws that prevent discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender identity,"  said Jeanne LoCicero.

Only time will tell if New Jersey's new gender policy will remain in place, in wake of the recent events at the Edna Mahan Correction Facility.

For more information on this development, stay tuned.

Source: NY Post