As children in Texas, A and her sister were raped multiple times by their stepfather and his friends. We both had STDs because none of them used condoms, A said.
Since Roe v Wade was overturned, 14 states have passed near-total abortion bans. Ten of those states, including Texas, have no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest.
States banning abortions provide no carve-outs for minors. Many impose burdens like parental consent laws. Obtaining abortions out of state adds financial and logistical challenges, disproportionately affecting minors.
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