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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053
Friday, December 7, 2018
Contact: Maria Henderson / (646) 574 -7950 /
MHenderson@council.nyc.gov
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER PREGNANT WOMAN FORCED TO GIVE BIRTH WHILE HANDCUFFED
"The New York Times recently reported on a story about a pregnant woman from the Bronx who was forced to give birth while handcuffed in contravention of New York State law. The reported facts should be fully investigated and if true, those responsible should be held fully accountable and face the consequences of their actions. I have asked Council Member Donovan Richards, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, to look into this situation and to hold a hearing so that we may fully understand what happened here. Incarcerated women deserve humane and considerate treatment while bringing a new life into this world, and being handcuffed during labor is a cruel and demeaning practice that poses serious health risks."
Ydanis Rodriguez was elected to the New York City Council in 2009. An educator for 13 years, Ydanis co-founded Gregorio Luperon High School and the Washington Heights Health Academy. As a leading voice at the NYC Council, Ydanis has brought changes in transportation, education, economic development, housing, police reform, healthcare, environmental policy, and ensuring low-income families have an equitable path to middle class. As Chairman of the Transportation Committee, he has passed 16 bills improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Ydanis led the charge for the Fair Fares to make public transit affordable for all and started Car Free Day NYC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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