Justice Dept. Probes California, Maine Prisons Over Transgender Inmate Housing
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Federal Investigation into California and Maine Prisons: Concerns over Transgender Inmates Safety
The U.S. Justice Department is probing California and Maine over prison policies that allegedly violate the rights of female inmates, particularly transgender women housed alongside cisgender women. The focus is on three prisons in California and Maine, where state rules assign inmates to facilities based on gender identity. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon emphasized the departments goal to safeguard women from potential harm by male inmates. California officials defended their policies, while Maine dismissed the probe as politically motivated. The case highlights tensions between state policies and federal oversight on inmate safety and rights.
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