ICE Deported Hundreds of Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Mar 22, 2026·Location: Washington, D.C.

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.
Sources
- ICE Deported Hundreds of Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns - Davis Vanguard
davisvanguard.org·Mar 22, 2026·archived copy
- US Ramps Up Deportation of Pregnant People
hrw.org·Mar 20, 2026·archived copy
- NEWS: ICE has been deporting pregnant and postpartum immigrants | Repro Health Watch
nationalpartnership.org·Mar 19, 2026·archived copy
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