S. 916: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
S. 916 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, immigration authorities could detain pregnant, lactating, or postpartum individuals and use physical restraints like handcuffs or leg irons during transport or medical procedures, subject to general agency policies. After this bill takes… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.
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