Most pregnant, nursing, or recently postpartum people in immigration custody would have to be released. If DHS keeps someone detained, it must meet a narrow safety test, review the case weekly, provide medical care, and avoid restraints except in rare emergencies.
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Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 4664: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects pregnant, nursing, and recently postpartum people held by immigration agencies or facilities working for DHS. It also affects ICE, CBP, detention staff, medical providers, hospitals, contractors, and state or local facilities that hold people for immigration reasons.
Why this matters: Pregnant people in immigration custody could face less detention and fewer restraints under this bill. The practical effect depends on how DHS writes and enforces the rules. It could change daily work inside ICE, CBP, and contract facilities. It could also give Congress and the public more data about pregnancy care and outcomes in immigration detention.
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