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ICE Deported Hundreds of Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Mar 22, 2026 · Washington, D.C.

ICE Deported Hundreds of Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Between January 1, 2025, and February 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security deported 363 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women, according to data provided to U.S. senators. As of February 16, 2026, 86 detainees were identified as pregnant in ICE custody, including nine in the final trimester, and 16 miscarriages in detention had been recorded by late September 2025. Human Rights Watch and other advocates noted health risks associated with detaining pregnant individuals and identified gaps in medical care.

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