Policy Brief

What ICE’s Data on Pregnant, Postpartum, and Lactating Women in ICE Detention Really Shows

Reports have emerged that numerous pregnant, postpartum, and lactating women are being detained in immigration custody. This resource explains what the data shows and what we can do about it. This brief was published in partnership with Women’s Refugee Commission.

Published Apr 3, 2026

In February, ICE released new data on pregnant, postpartum, and lactating women in immigration custody. The data was released in response to a letter from Senators Murray and Blumenthal and 29 of their Senate colleagues. This factsheet explains what the data shows and what can be done about it.

To read the complete resource, please reference the PDF version of this resource below.

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