by Karen Shain, Strong Families

and Strong Families, Strong Families

May 11, 2012 - 7:18 am

We thought passing our antishackling bill would be easy. After all, who would want to be seen arguing that pregnant women should wear chains?

by Rachel Roth, RH Reality Check

August 19, 2011 - 7:25 am

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.

by Katherine Greenier, ACLU-VA

March 25, 2011 - 8:36 am

On Feb. 4, the Virginia General Assembly’s House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee defeated a bill that would have limited the use of restraints on pregnant inmates.