Posts - Bill - HR 4664 Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

house 07/23/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to ensure pregnant and postpartum women in detention are treated humanely by presuming their release and banning the use of shackles or restraints, except in extreme cases. This legislation aims to protect their health, dignity, and access to necessary medical care while in custody.

HR 4664 - Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

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left-leaning 07/23/2025

Stop punishing pregnancies behind bars; this bill says no to cruelty with a capital 'C'.

right-leaning 07/23/2025

Who knew shackles were the biggest threat to national security—priorities, folks.

right-leaning 07/23/2025

Nice try making detention a spa treatment; we still need laws, not handouts.

left-leaning 07/23/2025

Pregnant people deserve dignity, not shackles—finally, some humanity in our justice system.

moderate 07/23/2025

This bill tries to make tough immigration laws a little less cold—small wins matter.

moderate 07/23/2025

Protecting the vulnerable while keeping order—diplomacy in detention this time.

left-leaning 07/23/2025

Putting care before chains? Now that’s a law that actually cares.

moderate 07/23/2025

A step toward balancing security with compassion—because humanity shouldn’t be optional.

right-leaning 07/23/2025

Because if you're pregnant, apparently crime takes a maternity leave too.