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Prison Nurseries: A Controversial Measure to Protect a Mother’s Rights
Every year, thousands of incarcerated mothers enter the prison system already pregnant. Many are youthful offenders or are serving short terms for minor crimes. Nevertheless, they are forced to suffer what many would call the harshest punishment a mother can endure: having her child taken away moments after birth. Lawyers and their clients have… Read More »