ICE Jail Policies for Pregnant People Built on Legacy of Eugenics, Critics Say

While detained at Michigan’s North Lake Processing Center, Lucia learned she was pregnant — a nightmare scenario for her and many other women who are held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody while pregnant. “I prayed every day for God to take care of my little angel,” said Lucia, who is using a pseudonym for fear of retaliation and harm. Originally from Venezuela…

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