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Aug 19, 2011
Tennessee and Virginia Agree: Stop Shackling Pregnant Women
Jun 16, 2011
Rhode Island Stands Up For Pregnant Women in Prison: Says No to Shackling
Apr 29, 2011
"So, an ACLU Attorney, a Sheriff, and a Pro-Lifer Walk Into a Bar..."
Mar 31, 2011
States Aim to Make the Grade When It Comes to Shackling Pregnant Prisoners
Dec 1, 2010
On World AIDS Day, Fight Ongoing Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Prisoners
Sep 1, 2010
A Mother's Prayer
May 5, 2010
Remembering Francisco Castañeda
May 5, 2010
L.A. Men's Jail is a "Modern-Day Medieval Dungeon"
Apr 7, 2010
Incarcerating Pregnant Women Who Are Struggling With Addiction Makes for Bad Law and Even Worse Public Policy
Mar 29, 2010
Washington State Bans Shackling of Pregnant Inmates