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Further Guidance Regarding the Care of Transgender Detainees (2015)

This memorandum provides further guidance regarding the placement and care of transgender adult detainees in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Emforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). This guidance complements existing ICE detention standards and the requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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