Linda McFarlane
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NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
In 2003, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, also called PREA, was passed to address sexual violence in prisons.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
As part of PREA, auditors visit detention centers to ensure they follow federal standards.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
But this new DOJ memo tells auditors to disregard certain requirements, including checking whether reports of sexual assaults were motivated by gender identity bias.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
Linda McFarlane, a longtime PREA advocate, says, It's going to make people less safe.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
And when facilities are less safe for the most vulnerable and marginalized, they're less safe for everybody.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-07-2025 10PM EST
The DOJ didn't respond to NPR's request for comment.