CBP Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
May 5, 2025

US Customs and Border Protection has rescinded four Biden-era policies regarding detainees, including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with serious medical conditions. The memo, dated May 5 and signed by acting commissioner Pete Flores, eliminated standards for access to water and food for pregnant detainees, privacy for breastfeeding mothers, and stocked diapers and formula in holding facilities. CBP stated the policies were obsolete and misaligned with current enforcement priorities.
Sources
- US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
wired.com·May 8, 2025·archived copy
- ACLU Condemns Customs and Border Protection’s Revocation of Protections for Pregnant People | American Civil Liberties Union
- Policy Statement and Required Actions Regarding Pregnant, Postpartum, Nursing Individuals, and Infants in Custody
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