New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Shackling Of Pregnant Prisoners

New York Gov Signs Bill Banning Shackling Of Pregnant Prisoners
Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday that bans the shackling of pregnant inmates during transportation and within eight weeks of delivery or pregnancy outcome. This law expands previous protections implemented under the 2009 Anti-Shackling law.

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