California amends AB 2527, allowing up to 5 days of solitary confinement for pregnant women in county jails if security concerns arise.
California's AB 2527, initially a blanket ban on solitary confinement for pregnant women, now allows placing them in solitary for up to 5 days if there is a security concern. The amendment, supported by correctional authorities, eliminates all protections for pregnant women in county jails and grants CDCR the power to decide without requiring a medical plan or cumulative limit. Critics argue that this law puts too much power in CDCR's hands and lacks alternative, safe options for pregnant inmates.
August 24, 2024
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