Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and Senator Patty Murray Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent the Shackling and Mistreatment of Pregnant Women in ICE and CBP Custody
November 09, 2023
November 09, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023:
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 14 House and 23 Senate members in reintroducing their Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. The legislation will protect the health and safety of pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people in immigration detention by establishing a presumption of release, prohibiting any agency under . . .
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 14 House and 23 Senate members in reintroducing their Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. The legislation will protect the health and safety of pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people in immigration detention by establishing a presumption of release, prohibiting any agency under . . .