Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

HR 6298, the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act, prohibits the detention of pregnant, lactating, or postpartum noncitizens in immigration custody, requiring their immediate release except in narrow cases involving an immediate threat to safety. It bans the use of restraints during labor, delivery, and postpartum care, except under strict conditions with documented justification, and mandates access to comprehensive reproductive health services including abortion. Detention facilities must conduct biweekly reviews to reassess detention needs and report detailed data on restraint use, detention lengths, and pregnancy outcomes. The bill applies directly to pregnant noncitizens held under U.S. immigration law and requires training for DHS staff on its provisions.