US SB916

Establishes a presumption of release for pregnant, lactating, or postpartum noncitizens in immigration custody, with immediate release required for detained individuals found to be pregnant

Prohibits the use of restraints on pregnant, lactating, or postpartum detained noncitizens except in extraordinary circumstances where an individual poses an immediate serious risk of physical harm to others or credible escape risk; leg, waist, and 4-point restraints are banned entirely, as are any restraints during labor or delivery

Requires detained noncitizens have access to comprehensive reproductive health care services including prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, substance use disorder treatment, lactation services, and abortion services, with informed consent required for all medical procedures

Mandates pregnancy testing during initial medical screening and weekly reviews for any pregnant noncitizens who remain detained under the limited exceptions

Requires quarterly facility reports and annual Secretary audits to Congress on detained pregnant noncitizens, including numbers held, detention lengths, restraint use, and pregnancy outcomes such as births, miscarriages, and maternal deaths