California must stop law that would authorize placing pregnant women in solitary confinement

California is often hailed as a leader amongst states on progressive issues, particularly those related to women’s rights. Yet California is now on the verge of passing a law that facilitates placing pregnant women in solitary confinement. As someone who experienced the dehumanizing and degrading effects of being placed in solitary confinement while pregnant, I feel compelled to speak up and speak out.

I was arrested when I was six months pregnant, and placed into solitary confinement....