constitutional rights
How Long Must Californians Wait to Safeguard Pregnant Women’s Rights in Prison?
reader diary by Rachel Roth, RH Reality Check
September 13, 2011 - 6:50pm (Print)
For the second session in a row, the California Legislature has unanimously passed a bill to prohibit the shackling of pregnant incarcerated women. Will the Governor sign it into law?
Two More Victories against Inhumane Treatment of Imprisoned Women
reader diary by Rachel Roth, RH Reality Check
August 19, 2011 - 8:25am (Print)
Two victories in one day: A federal jury in Tennessee affirms that shackling during labor violates women's rights, and the Virginia Department of Corrections announces that it will no longer engage in the practice.
Federal Court Condemns Shackling, Vindicates Woman
reader diary by Rachel Roth, RH Reality Check
April 28, 2011 - 10:50pm (Print)
A new federal court decision adds weight to the campaign to ban the shackling of pregnant women.
PersonhoodUSA's Radical, Fetal-Separatist Agenda
by Lynn Paltrow, National Advocates for Pregnant Women
October 25, 2010 - 8:39pm (Print)
Amendment 62 in Colorado is sponsored by a Fetal Separatist movement that seeks to legally separate pregnant women and the fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses inside them, depriving women of their right to life and liberty.
