Latino activists highlight unforeseen impacts of restrictive abortion policies on Maryland's immigrant population - Maryland Matters

Latino activists highlight unforeseen impacts of restrictive abortion policies on Maryland's immigrant population - Maryland Matters

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 abolished federal protections of a right to an abortion, leaving abortion policy up to state lawmakers. As a response, states such as Maryland have expanded protections for people seeking an abortion. Back in May, Gov. Wes Moore (D) declared Maryland as a “safe haven” for people in more-restrictive states. Other states have restricted access to abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. But in a vir…