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Shackled In Prison, Advocate Pamela Winn Says ‘It Caused Me To Miscarry My Baby’ – The Switch Up

Every year, about 58,000 pregnant people enter prisons and jails. A study by the Pregnancy in Prison Statistics Project found that nationally, 4 percent of women entering prison and 3 percent of women entering jail…

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Pro-Life Is From ‘Womb To Tomb,’ TN Sen. Details Legislation Prohibiting Shackling Of Pregnant Women

Every year, about 58,000 pregnant people enter prisons and jails. A study by the Pregnancy in Prison Statistics Project found that nationally, 4 percent of women entering prison and 3 percent of women entering jail…

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THOUSANDS Of Pregnant Women INCARCERATED Every Year, Advocate Calls Practice ‘CRUEL’ – The Switch Up

Every year, about 58,000 pregnant people enter prisons and jails. A study by the Pregnancy in Prison Statistics Project found that nationally, 4 percent of women entering prison and 3 percent of women entering jail…

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HISTORIC Protections For Pregnant Workers, Behind The Decades-Long Battle: The Switch Up

In our last two episodes, The Switch Up talked about the maternal mortality crisis — how it disproportionately affects Black and Brown Americans, the struggle of incarcerated pregnant people and the activists and political leaders…

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