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900+ women criminally charged for conduct related to pregnancies
Researchers found 676 of the charges were tied to substance use, showing how abortion restrictions are expanding criminal penalties around pregnancy.
- A new report found that more than 900 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy-related conduct since the 2022 Supreme Court ruling dismantled federal abortion protections.
- The Supreme Court decision created legal uncertainty that prompted local prosecutors to initiate pregnancy-related cases using existing state laws across multiple jurisdictions.
- Fear of criminal prosecution discourages patients from seeking necessary medical care, as individuals increasingly worry that doctors might report pregnancy outcomes to authorities.
- Anti-Abortion groups remain divided on prosecuting women; some leaders argue against penalizing them while others continue pushing for stricter legislative measures.
- Several states have enacted laws protecting women from criminal or civil penalties, aiming to shield patients who seek reproductive healthcare services from prosecution.
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900+ women criminally charged for conduct related to pregnancies
In the first three years after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion, more than 900 women faced criminal charges for conduct related to their pregnancies, according to a new report.
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