This Pregnant Woman was Legally Shackled in Chains

A pregnant woman in a Bronx holding cell last year began to go into labor, arriving at the hospital in handcuffs and shackles. Reports say she was extremely close to losing her unborn daughter. New York law prevents shackling pregnant prisoners during labor and delivery, yet the officers accompanying the woman, only known as Jane […]

House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women

Bill to Protect Incarcerated Pregnant Women and Their Babies Passes House - Ms. Magazine

Why Does North Carolina Still Shackle Women Prisoners During Childbirth? - INDY Week

Most States Ban Shackling Pregnant Women in Custody, Yet Many Report Being Restrained - Word In Black

Why Shackling Women Giving Birth In Prison Must Be Stopped

Most states ban shackling pregnant women in custody, yet many report being restrained - Georgia Recorder

There Are No Standards for Pregnancy Care in Prison

Pregnancy infographic - Women & Justice Project

Most states ban shackling pregnant women in custody, yet many report being restrained - Stateline