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ACLU Urges End to Shackling Pregnant Detainees

10/23/2025

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sent a letter urging the Trump administration to end detentions of pregnant women.
The letter details detainees being shackled during transport, in solitary confinement, and given insufficient food and water.
The Department of Homeland Security says pregnant detainees receive medical care but has not disclosed custody numbers.
Senate Democrats are pressing DHS to limit detentions.
Legislation would restrict restraints on pregnant detainees.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sent a letter urging the Trump administration to end detentions of pregnant women.
The letter details detainees being shackled during transport, in solitary confinement, and given insufficient food and water.
The Department of Homeland Security says pregnant detainees receive medical care but has not disclosed custody numbers.
Senate Democrats are pressing DHS to limit detentions.
Legislation would restrict restraints on pregnant detainees.