363 pregnant and postpartum women deported by ICE in 2025-2026
Mar 21, 2026
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Between January 2025 and February 2026, ICE deported 363 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women, with 498 total detained during that period, according to DHS data released in response to congressional inquiry. As of February 16, 2026, ICE held 121 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing detainees, with 9 in their final trimester. The data documented 16 miscarriages in detention centers, and medical professionals and immigrant rights advocates have documented inadequate prenatal care and violations of federal policy that discourages detention of pregnant individuals except in limited circumstances.
Timeline
Mar 18, 2026—Department of Homeland Security releases deportation and detention data in response to congressional inquiry
Feb 16, 2026—121 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing detainees held in ICE custody; 363 total deported since January 2025
Sep 30, 2025—16 miscarriages documented in ICE detention centers
Jan 1, 2025—ICE begins detention and deportation of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women during tracking period
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