But the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jailed her with men and forced her to shower with them. That is according to a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department working its way through Superior Court of California, alleging that the department violated Monk’s right to safe housing. According to her attorney, Carlos Hernandez, Monk’s detention from September 2023 to March 2024 was the second time she was housed with men. “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues to reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment that is fair and respectful for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity,” the statement read. Monk’s case is not the first time that the LA County Sheriff’s Department has been accused of abusing or mistreating transgender people.