The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond , a transgender woman . In the suit, which was first reported by BuzzFeed, lawyers for the group said that Diamond, who is serving time at Macon State Prison, had been denied hormone therapy and other treatment options because she did Claims lack of medical attention has harmed her transition process .
The Southern Poverty Law Center in February filed a lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections officials on behalf of Ashley Diamond , a transgender woman . Diamond , 36 , identifies as a woman and has been taking hormones since age 17 . Claims lack of medical attention has harmed her transition process .