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Commentary: Utah was right to limit the practice of shackling women during childbirth

In this Feb. 22, 2019, photo, State Democratic Rep. Stephanie Pitcher speaks on the house floor at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City. Utah is one of at least four states considering bans this year on the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth. The Utah measure has passed the state House and is being considered by the Senate. Pitcher argues the chains are both unnecessary during labor and exacerbate health risks. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)