U.S.: Detained Migrant Women Shackled During Childbirth

Derechos

(892 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Mar-04-10 02:21 PM
Original message

U.S.: Detained Migrant Women Shackled During Childbirth

PHOENIX, Arizona, Mar 4, 2010 (IPS) - When Maricopa County sheriff's deputies raided Celia Alejandra Alvarez's workplace and discovered her hiding place, she says they lifted her off her feet and slammed her face into a wall, causing injuries to her jaw and teeth. Later, in detention for having false documents, she says she was not given medical care.

http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=50546

Refresh | 0 Recommendations

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.