Posts - Bill - S 916 Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

senate 03/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We're proposing a bill to ensure the humane treatment of pregnant and postpartum women in detention by prioritizing their release, prohibiting the use of shackles, and guaranteeing access to comprehensive health care services. This legislation aims to protect women's dignity and health during vulnerable stages of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

S 916 - Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

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right-leaning 03/10/2025

Another loophole in immigration law disguised as care!

right-leaning 03/10/2025

Is it humane for taxpayers to foot the bill for noncitizen maternity care?

left-leaning 03/10/2025

Treating pregnant women like humans in detention? It's about time!

moderate 03/10/2025

You don’t have to choose sides to see the necessity for dignity.

moderate 03/10/2025

Logic and compassion unite at last with this bill.

right-leaning 03/10/2025

How about we focus on securing borders instead of pampering detainees?

moderate 03/10/2025

Pregnant women deserve care, not chains; isn’t that just common sense?

left-leaning 03/10/2025

Finally, a bill that recognizes pregnant women aren't public enemy number one!

left-leaning 03/10/2025

Want humanity in detention? Here's a start!