Restraints may not be used on a woman who is pregnant or recovering
What the document says“Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds made available in this Act may be used to place restraints on a woman in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (including during transport, in a detention facility, or at an outside medical facility) who is pregnant or in post-delivery recuperation.”
Section 527(a). Money in this Act may not be used to restrain a woman in the department's custody who is pregnant or recovering from delivery, whether in transport, in a detention facility or at an outside medical facility. Subsection (b) allows restraints where an official makes an individualized determination that the woman is a serious flight risk or an immediate and serious threat that cannot be prevented by other means, or where a medical professional determines therapeutic restraints are appropriate.
What the document actually says“Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds made available in this Act may be used to place restraints on a woman in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (including during transport, in a detention facility, or at an outside medical facility) who is pregnant or in post-delivery recuperation.”
A woman in custody who is pregnant may not be put in restraints. The same holds while she heals after birth.
The rule covers vans, cells and hospital visits. There are narrow exceptions. One needs a case by case finding. One needs a doctor.
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