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Immigration Detention: Care of Pregnant Women in DHS Facilities

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 24, 2020
Release Date April 21, 2020
Report No. GAO-20-330
Summary:

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained pregnant women more than 4,600 times from 2016-2018. Most detentions lasted 1 week or less.

ICE has policies and standards related to the care for pregnant women that vary by facility type, with some having more requirements than others. ICE is updating its policies and standards to address gaps.

At facilities it inspected, ICE generally found at least 79% compliance with inspection measures related to pregnancy care.

Most ICE detentions started with U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrests. CBP mostly relies on offsite pregnancy care, but plans to enhance medical support at select facilities.

Holding room at a CBP port of entry

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Room with white cinderblock walls and stainless steel benches

 

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