Michelle James, a transgender woman, was moved from a male prison to a female facility after challenging her detention in Northern Ireland. The Department of Justice acknowledged the absence of a policy for transgender individuals in custody, granting her habeas corpus application.

James faces charges related to threats against a neighbor, sparked by the neighbor using her birth name. Her legal team contends that the lack of clear policies has led to significant distress and delays.

In a separate matter, the U.S. Justice Department has sued Louisiana over the systemic overdetention of inmates, who are held unlawfully past their release dates, costing taxpayers millions. Louisiana officials, including Governor Jeff Landry, claim this issue stems from prior criminal justice reforms and assert the lawsuit is politically motivated, linked to the outgoing Biden administration.

The Digest, 12/23/2024 @100AM, CDT

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