Women’s advocates celebrate federal probe into trans prisoners raping women: ‘Finally’

Source: New York Post

Women’s advocates are celebrating a federal investigation into trans inmates in California prisons who they claim are putting women at risk — calling the probe long overdue. The Department of Justice confirmed Thursday it’s launching an investigation into whether California policies that allow trans inmates to transfer to women’s correctional facilities violates the rights of female prisoners — as a disturbing rape case involving a trans convict who allegedly impregnated a fellow inmate unfolds. “Finally,” texted Erin Friday, an attorney and women’s advocate.