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Universal Declaration of Human Rights — Article 25(2)

Provides special protection for mothers and children, guaranteeing equal social protection for all children regardless of the circumstances of their birth.

Source: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
Article: Article 25(2)

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January 20, 2025 Updated March 25, 2026 Deportation & Immigration

Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Ongoing Reported record

Deportation and Medical Neglect of Pregnant Women in ICE Custody

ICE deported 363 pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women in 13 months and recorded 16 miscarriages in detention. Women were shackled while miscarrying, denied prenatal care, and subjected to invasive …

363 pregnant, postpartum, and nursing immigrants were deported between January 1, 2025 and February 16, 2026.
16 miscarriages were recorded in ICE custody by late September 2025.

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