Women in Prison
Every day, in courtrooms, legislatures, and in the public square, the ACLU fights to ensure that the criminal justice system treats women and girls fairly, that it protects the health and safety of women in its custody, and that it facilitates their successful reentry into their communities. More
10/2/2009 | Reproductive Freedom, Restriction of Rights, Women in Prison
Federal Appeals Court Condemns Shackling Of Pregnant Prisoners In Labor
4/24/2009 | Women in Prison
ACLU Wins Judicial Order Requiring Proper Administration Of Medicine At Wisconsin Women's Prison
5/2/2006 | Women in Prison
Women at Wisconsin’s Taycheedah Prison Suffer Medical Neglect and Receive Worse Mental Health Care Than Men
1/25/2006 | Women in Prison
ACLU of New Mexico Files Lawsuit Over Jail Guard's Sexual Abuse of Female Prisoners
3/14/2003 | Women in Prison
Private Prisoner Transport Company Pays Damages in Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault and Death Threats Against Woman
6/4/2002 | Women in Prison
Settlement of ACLU of Ohio "Pregnant Prisoner" Case Brings New Protections for Women in Jail
10/2/2009 | Reproductive Freedom, Restriction of Rights, Women in Prison
Federal Appeals Court Condemns Shackling Of Pregnant Prisoners In Labor
4/24/2009 | Women in Prison
ACLU Wins Judicial Order Requiring Proper Administration Of Medicine At Wisconsin Women's Prison
5/2/2006 | Women in Prison
Women at Wisconsin’s Taycheedah Prison Suffer Medical Neglect and Receive Worse Mental Health Care Than Men
1/25/2006 | Women in Prison
ACLU of New Mexico Files Lawsuit Over Jail Guard's Sexual Abuse of Female Prisoners
3/14/2003 | Women in Prison
Private Prisoner Transport Company Pays Damages in Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault and Death Threats Against Woman
6/4/2002 | Women in Prison
Settlement of ACLU of Ohio "Pregnant Prisoner" Case Brings New Protections for Women in Jail
4/11/2002 | Women in Prison
ACLU Sues Private Prisoner Transport Company over Sexual Assault and Death Threats Against Woman
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Challenging Grossly Inadequate Medical Care At Ely State Prison
Bonnie White, the mother of former Ely inmate Robert Estabrook, talks about her son's death at the prison.
