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bill to ban shackling during labor and delivery
Coverage of bill to ban shackling during labor and delivery in the Nexus archive.
- NY lawmakers approve bill to ban shackling during labor and delivery in police custody
New York lawmakers approved a bill to ban shackling during labor and delivery in police custody. Protesters gathered outside Brooklyn Criminal Court following reports of a woman giving birth while in custody, and Governor Hochul’s office stated she is reviewing the legislation.