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News in English (USA) / 04.03.2026 / 05:00

Concerns Raised Over Treatment of Pregnant Immigrant Girls in Texas Shelters

Recent reports highlight a troubling trend regarding the treatment of pregnant migrant girls in the United States, particularly in Texas. Critics accuse the U.S. administration of relocating these vulnerable individuals to a shelter identified as medically risky to circumvent providing necessary abortion services. Advocates for reproductive freedom have condemned these practices as violations of human rights, emphasizing that the detention of pregnant individuals is a distressing continuation of an American tradition. The situation has sparked outrage, with experts expressing disbelief over the policies in place, while anti-abortion groups are raising alarms about the health and safety of unborn children in detention. Calls for accountability grow as issues surrounding the treatment of women in immigration detention resonate broadly, prompting concerns among women across the country.
NPR, The Guardian, The Nation, Reproductive Freedom for All, Forbes, The 19th News, rawstory.com, YubaNet, We Got This Covered, Daily Kos