Texas immigration facility to house transgender detainees

Advocates say transgender immigrants often face particular challenges, including a higher risk of sexual assault, an inability to get hormone replacement treatments, and dealing with guards unfamiliar with gender identity issues.

According to the report, one Honduran woman held at a detention center in Arizona reported being raped by three men and then being told by a guard, "You are the ones that cause these problems and always call the men's attention."

The guidelines include instructions on conducting searches, providing clothing based on a detainee's stated gender identity, and maintaining safety.

Carmina Ocampo, a staff attorney at the advocacy group Lambda Legal, said independent oversight is needed for detention facilities, particularly those run privately.