Summary
An immigrant rights group claims that pregnant women held in U.S. immigration detention centers received poor care. A letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) describes alleged mistreatment, while Homeland Security claims detainees receive appropriate care. There is ongoing debate about the treatment of pregnant women in these facilities.
Key Facts
- The ACLU sent a letter alleging poor care for pregnant women in ICE detention centers.
- Women report being shackled, placed in solitary confinement, and not having enough food and water.
- Some detainees reported miscarriages and insufficient medical care during detention.
- Homeland Security says pregnant women receive regular medical visits and proper support.
- The number of pregnant women in detention is not publicly available, despite requests for this information.
- Senate Democrats have called for a stop to detaining pregnant women unless in exceptional cases.
- The issue is part of broader concerns about the treatment of detainees under current immigration policies.
