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To: scion who wrote (12693)	2/21/2021 2:08:29 PM
From: scion	Respond to of 12881

It is also important to consider Ms. Watkins personal circumstances and her particular susceptibility to violence or health risks during pretrial custody. Ms. Watkins was a ranger in the Army and served in Afghanistan. She has worked for a non-profit organization working on HIV prevention. She has served her community as a firefighter and EMT. She is a small-business owner whose business has suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic. She was forced out of the military after her sexual orientation was discovered. As a transgender female, she is at risk of harsh treatment in custody. Indeed, while in local custody, she was treated harshly. She had a documented injury to her arm, but it went untreated. She went on a hunger strike to get medical attention, but instead of medical attention, she was striped naked and put on suicide watch. As this Court is likely aware, suicide watch in the prison system is not designed to treat one’s mental health issues, but is incredibly punitive. Ms. Watkins was left naked in a cell with lights on 24 hours a day for 4 days in full view of everyone else. In addition to the risks associated generally with being in the prison population,she also faces increase COVID-19 risks. transequality.org washingtonpost.com. Page 12 of 13 courtlistener.com courtlistener.com Indeed, while in local custody, she was treated harshly. She had a documented injury to her arm, but it went untreated. She went on a hunger strike to get medical attention, but instead of medical attention, she was striped (sic) naked and put on suicide watch. Trump's transgender military ban approved by US supreme court 22 Jan 2019 22 January 2019Last updated at 17:37 bbc.co.uk