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Pedro Camacho

CBP Quietly Revoking Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants, Critics Say: 'Culture of Cruelty'

A pregnant immigran in Arizona after crossing from Mexico (2022) (Credit: Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has rescinded four internal policies designed to protect vulnerable individuals in its custody, including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with serious medical conditions.

Critics say the change could further endanger individuals already at high risk in CBP facilities, which have faced longstanding scrutiny for medical neglect.

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