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US launches investigation of trans prisoners r@ping women in California

March 26, 2026

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California — The Trump administration is launching an investigation into trans women in women’s prisons in California amid horrific allegations of rape and harassment after a trans convict got another inmate pregnant. Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, confirmed to the Post that the DOJ will write to Gov. Gavin Newsom and Janet Mills about the impending investigation. The focus will be on the California Institution for Women in San Bernardino County, the Central California Women’s Facility in Madera County, and the Maine Correctional Center in Windham, which have both been at the center of serious allegations.

Why it matters: This investigation highlights the pressing concerns surrounding the housing of trans women in female prisons and the potential violation of inmates’ constitutional rights. With allegations of sexual assault and intimidation surfacing, the implications for female inmates’ safety and rights are profound. The outcome could set a significant precedent regarding the treatment of trans inmates and the protections afforded to biological women in correctional facilities.

What to watch:

  • Outcomes of the DOJ’s investigation and its impact on state policies regarding trans prisoners.
  • Potential legal challenges that may arise from the findings of the investigation.
  • Public response and activism surrounding women’s rights in the context of prison reform.

Key figures:

  • Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights — Leading the investigation into the allegations of sexual assault.
  • Gavin Newsom, Governor of California — State official implicated in the investigation.
  • Janet Mills, Governor of Maine — State official implicated in the investigation.

Source credibility: Linda Ikeji’s Blog, a reliable outlet known for covering significant social issues, though may exhibit some bias in framing.

Published: March 26, 2026 9:11 PM

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