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Source: Townhall Media/Julio Rosas
In a reversal of Trump-era immigration policy on Friday, the Biden administration affirmed a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) order to stop the detainment of pregnant and nursing women in the country illegally.
The order, formally known as ICE Directive 11032.4, was issued on July 1 by Acting ICE Director Tae Johnson. Its contents were shared with Congress and publicized on Friday, July 9. Generally, ICE should not detain, arrest, or take into custody for an administrative violation of the immigration laws individuals known to be pregnant, postpartum, or nursing unless release is prohibited by law or exceptional circumstances exist.In the very limited circumstances in which detention is necessary and appropriate, ICE must monitor individuals known to be pregnant, postpartum, or nursing detained in ICE custody for general health and well-being, including regular custody and medical reevaluation, to ensure appropriate pre
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