In 2023, several state legislatures proposed bills that could redefine homicide to include abortion, enabling potential murder charges against patients. Pregnancy Justice highlights these alarming trends, noting that they are receiving less scrutiny than in the past. With the political backdrop of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to power, there's concern that lawmakers might aggressively advance anti-abortion measures. This includes targeting access to abortion pills and limiting minors' abortion rights, effectively rolling back recent protections,
"This year, states have introduced more homicide bills that redefine murder to include abortion, alarming advocates as they signify a shift in penalizing patients."
"Dana Sussman from Pregnancy Justice warns that the growing number of these bills is not generating the attention they should, risking normalization of extreme measures."
"With Trump’s return to power, lawmakers feel emboldened to push forward aggressive anti-abortion policies not seen in previous years."
"The push against abortion pills and minors' access signals a coordinated effort to undermine reproductive rights gained in recent ballot measures."
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