Shakopee Prison’s Gender Policy Crisis | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Shakopee prison in Minnesota is in chaos after a controversial policy shift allows biological men into its women’s facility — sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded gender-affirming surgeries allegedly used to keep inmates from being moved to male prisons. Formerly a dedicated women’s prison, Shakopee now faces mounting safety fears as female inmates report trauma and fear sharing space with men, including convicted murderer Bradley Sirvio who underwent “bottom surgery” while incarcerated. Advocates like Rebeca Warmbo warn the procedures may be rushed to avoid federal protections for women’s…