Woman Sent Back to Prison After Objecting to Transgender Roommate

A woman was sent back to prison after objecting to a biological male sex offender as a roommate at a Rhode Island halfway house.
The America First Legal group asked for information about Sarah Cavanaugh's re-incarceration after she objected to her roommate.
The request raised concerns about whether prison contractors follow Trump's directive to separate biological men and women in prisons.
A lawyer said men should not share spaces with women in federal prisons, and the Bureau of Prisons has a duty to keep inmates safe.
A women's group called out blue states for ignoring risks posed by transgender inmates.
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A lawyer accused the Bureau of Prisons of not doing its duty when it sent a woman back to prison for objecting to her roommate.
Sarah Cavanaugh was sentenced to six years in prison and transferred to a halfway house, where she objected to her new roommate, a biological male convicted of a sex crime.
Cavanaugh raised concerns with staff, but was given an incident report and sent back to prison instead.
The incident report said Cavanaugh created a hostile environment by asking about her roommate's gender and charges.
A report stated that asserting preferences about room assignments is not allowed.
Cavanaugh's placement at the halfway house was revoked, and she was sent back to prison for six months.
The America First Legal group wrote that the incident goes against Trump's executive order on separating inmates by sex.
The case is part of ongoing challenges to Trump's order, which some courts have allowed to move forward.
President Trump signed an executive order related to the issue.
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The America First Legal group asked for records related to Cavanaugh's case, citing the Freedom of Information Act.
The Bureau of Prisons said it cannot provide more information on Cavanaugh due to privacy reasons.
The Bureau of Prisons said it is committed to ensuring safety and security for all individuals in its population.
A reporter reached out to the halfway house and its operator for comment.
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The case raises concerns about inmate safety and the implementation of Trump's executive order.