Justice Department probes California and Maine over housing transgender women with female inmates - AP News

The Justice Department is investigating California and Maine over their policies of housing transgender women in female correctional facilities. The probe examines whether these housing practices comply with federal law and regulations governing prison operations. The investigation reflects ongoing tension between transgender rights advocates, who argue such placements ensure safety and dignity, and critics who raise concerns about housing policies in women's prisons. Both states have adopted policies allowing transgender women inmates to be placed in facilities matching their gender identity under certain circumstances. The outcome could reshape how states approach transgender inmate housing decisions nationwide.