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Two liberal states investigated by Trump’s DOJ due to claims of transgender attacks in women’s prisons

Two liberal states investigated by Trump's DOJ due to claims of transgender attacks in women's prisons

DOJ Investigates States Over Transgender Prison Policies The Justice Department is looking into whether certain states are infringing on women’s constitutional rights by placing transgender women in women’s prisons. It’s a significant issue, particularly for those advocating for women’s safety in correctional facilities. According to a recent announcement from the Justice Department, California and Maine’s […]

DOJ investigates California and Maine regarding transgender housing rules in women’s prisons as reports of rape increase

DOJ investigates California and Maine regarding transgender housing rules in women's prisons as reports of rape increase

Federal Investigations Launched in California and Maine Over Prison Policies The Trump administration has initiated federal probes in California and Maine concerning claims of sexual assault and harassment linked to policies that allow biological men with gender dysphoria to be housed in women’s correctional facilities. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday their […]

Nithya Raman poses a threat and aims to remove police and clear out prisons.

Nithya Raman poses a threat and aims to remove police and clear out prisons.

The recently unveiled “Los Angeles Plan,” associated with Nitya Raman’s campaign for mayor, reveals radical proposals from the Democratic Socialists of America, of which she is a member. This document advocates for disarming the police, phasing out fossil fuels, shutting down prisons, increasing taxes, and decriminalizing drugs. There’s also a strong opposition to the upcoming […]

Sexual violence against women in prisons: ‘Harsh and atypical punishment’

Sexual violence against women in prisons: 'Harsh and atypical punishment'

Concerns Over Human Rights in Prisons Civil rights attorney Harmeet Dhillon has raised issues regarding human rights violations that she believes are being overlooked, specifically incidents involving male inmates identifying as women assaulting female prisoners. The title of a recent article states, “Mass women’s prisons are ‘heavens for sexual predators pretending to be transgender,’” highlighting […]

Iran shows opposition to claims of torture in prisons made by ex-detainees and advocates.

Iran shows opposition to claims of torture in prisons made by ex-detainees and advocates.

Amid rising protests in Iran, former political prisoners caution that the visible clashes are just a glimpse of the severe violence occurring behind bars. In discussions, three ex-detainees revealed a regime intent on punishing dissent through methods like solitary confinement, physical abuse, medical neglect, and threats of death. Their accounts indicate a long-standing, intensifying pattern […]

Can Trump’s DOJ Bring an End to Male Inmates in Women’s Prisons?

Can Trump's DOJ Bring an End to Male Inmates in Women's Prisons?

The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump, is moving to prevent male inmates from being housed in women’s prisons, though challenges remain. A memo from December 2 indicates a plan for January 2025 that mirrors a presidential order asserting that inmates should be assigned to prisons based on their biological sex. The existing standards under […]

New York City prisons are housing 7,169 criminal undocumented immigrants, including many sexual offenders, and ICE seeks their deportation.

New York City prisons are housing 7,169 criminal undocumented immigrants, including many sexual offenders, and ICE seeks their deportation.

Sanctuary City Policies and Deportation Efforts The ongoing sanctuary city policies continue to shield undocumented immigrants who have criminal backgrounds, coinciding with the Trump administration’s push to strengthen deportation measures. On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security revealed that there are numerous undocumented immigrants with criminal records currently held in New York City, and Immigration […]