Moonlight Pulido’s story illustrates the harsh reality faced by hundreds of survivors of involuntary sterilization in California, highlighting the injustice and suffering inflicted on marginalized communities.
California’s dark history of eugenics laws led to the forced sterilization of over 20,000 individuals, primarily affecting the most vulnerable populations, including women of color and those with disabilities.
Despite the state’s attempts at restitution through reparations passed in 2021, around 75% of survivors applying for compensation have been denied, reflecting ongoing struggles for justice.
The case of Moonlight Pulido symbolizes a broader narrative of resilience and survival among those who suffered from systemic reproductive injustices in California's past.
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