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363 Pregnant Immigrants Deported, 16 Miscarriages Prompt Congressional Action

5/12/2026

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DHS reported 363 pregnant or nursing immigrants deported and 16 miscarriages from Jan 1 2025 to Feb 16 2026.
Senators Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono and Jon Ossoff sent a letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding an El Paso detainee who received water and vitamins, and an Arizona detainee who miscarried after being told to drink water.
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove reintroduced the Pregnant Women in Custody Act; Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said allegations are false.

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DHS reported 363 pregnant or nursing immigrants deported and 16 miscarriages from Jan 1 2025 to Feb 16 2026.
Senators Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono and Jon Ossoff sent a letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding an El Paso detainee who received water and vitamins, and an Arizona detainee who miscarried after being told to drink water.
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove reintroduced the Pregnant Women in Custody Act; Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said allegations are false.