Finally! Victory Against Shackling Laboring Women in New York State

A new bill signed into law in New York state will prevent pregnant prisoners from being shackled or handcuffed during medical visits or while they are in labor. After nearly 10 years of struggle and a persistent collaboration between grassroots activists and policy organizations, Governor Paterson finally signed the bill to end the cruel and inhumane practice. The use of restraints on pregnant prisoners, even after they go into labor, is still widely used in some states. The bill in New York is a key victory upholding the human rights of pregnant women.

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