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S 916119th CongressIn Committee
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Introduced: Mar 10, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-Washington)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act prohibits shackling and restraining pregnant, postpartum, and lactating detained noncitizens, establishes presumption of release, and mandates humane treatment standards in immigration detention.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits shackling and restraints on pregnant, postpartum, and lactating detainees
- 2Establishes presumption of release for pregnant individuals
- 3Allows detention only under extraordinary circumstances
- 4Requires weekly review of detained pregnant individuals
- 5Mandates access to comprehensive reproductive health care
- 6Requires informed medical consent for all procedures
Impact Areas
Pregnant and postpartum immigrants in detentionImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Immigration detention facilitiesReproductive health care providers
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