A statement from uptown rep. Ydanis Rodriguez:
“The New York Times recently reported on a story about a pregnant woman from the Bronx who was forced to give birth while handcuffed in contravention of New York State law. The reported facts should be fully investigated and if true, those responsible should be held fully accountable and face the consequences of their actions. I have asked Council Member Donovan Richards, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, to look into this situation and to hold a hearing so that we may fully understand what happened here. Incarcerated women deserve humane and considerate treatment while bringing a new life into this world, and being handcuffed during labor is a cruel and demeaning practice that poses serious health risks.”
Related Articles
Climate Activists Rally For Action As NYC Air Quality Plummets, Urging Speaker Heastie To Pass NY HEAT Act
Senator Cleare Pays Tribute To Abe Snyder, The Heart, And Soul Of The African American Day Parade
Democracynyc To Launch $2 Million Voter Education Campaign From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Adams To Hold High-Level Summit On Social Media And Its Impact On Young People
New York Junior League’s Playground Improvement Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony In Harlem
Conservationist Of The Year Award Presented To BPHA Caucus By Adirondack Council
