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DOJ to Investigate Maine over Transgender Inmate at Women's Prison

On Thursday, The Justice Department announced federal investigations into Maine and California regarding the housing of transgender inmates assigned male at birth in women's prisons, notifying Maine Gov. Janet Mills and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated, "Keeping men out of women's prisons is not only common sense," as The Trump administration claims governors are facilitating abuse under the guise of inclusion.
The Maine Correctional Women Center in Windham, with a capacity of 86 inmates, faces scrutiny following complaints that a transgender inmate allegedly assaulted or harassed female residents.
U.S. Attorney Andrew B. Benson for the District of Maine emphasized The DOJ's commitment to protecting civil rights in state custody, though The DOJ has not reached any conclusions regarding the allegations.
This investigation follows previous friction, including an April 8, 2025, lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education regarding Title IX compliance, while Mills maintains state policies comply with the Maine Human Rights Act.

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DOJ to investigate Maine over transgender inmate at women's prison

The Justice Department says it will investigate allegations that Maine has allowed a transgender inmate to remain housed with women despite complaints that the inmate has assaulted or harassed other inmates.

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Doj Investigates California and Maine for Their Prison Policies on Transgender People

The investigations are conducted by the Department ' s Civil Rights Division and seek to determine whether the constitutional rights of women prisoners are being violated by housing them with biological males.

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