# Ga. Corrections Dept. Names GC Amid Trans Care Dispute – Law360 > The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has appointed a general counsel amid an ongoing legal dispute over its policy restricting gender-affirming care for incarcerated transgender individuals, ac… **Published**: 2026-07-02 **Source**: https://gps.press/gps-news/ga-corrections-dept-names-gc-amid-trans-care-dispute-law360/ **Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak --- The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has appointed a general counsel amid an ongoing legal dispute over its policy restricting gender-affirming care for incarcerated transgender individuals, according to Law360. The new general counsel, whose name was not disclosed in the article preview, will oversee the department's legal affairs as the litigation proceeds. The dispute centers on a GDC policy that limits access to hormone therapy and other transition-related medical care, which has been challenged by civil rights advocates. The appointment comes as the state defends its policy in court, with the case highlighting broader debates over medical care standards in Georgia's prison system.