When I read a letter in the Winter 2018 UV, I was taken aback. I thought all of the transmen and transwomen in the MDOC {Missouri Dept. of Corrections] were aware of our pending lawsuit over the “freeze frame” policy – we really do try and network well but the letter told me that there’s still others of us out there feeling alone in the dark. Hicklin v Lambda Legal was filed in federal court in August of 2016. Represented by Lambda Legal, we are scheduled to go to trial in May of this year to fight the “freeze frame” practice the DOC has on here. Also know that we are in a larger fight over canteen, legal name changes, and pronoun usage; also respect and acknowledgement of the women and men that we are.
I just want you guys to know that we here in the Midwest are doing our best to contribute to advancing the fight for our community, not just for those of us in prison but in our community throughout. Jessica James Hicklin #527993, Potosi C.C. 11593 State Highway O, Mineral Point MO 63660
Update from UV: The MDOC “freeze frame” policy bars access to hormone therapy for inmates if they were not receiving treatment prior to incarceration. In February 2018 Jessica and Lambda Legal won her case! The MDOC was ordered to provide her with care for her gender dysphoria including hormone therapy, access to permanent body hair removal and access to gender-affirming canteen items. Congratulations.
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