According to new findings, pregnant individuals are increasingly criminalized for their behavior, with 210 documented cases illustrating a surge post the Roe v. Wade overturn.
The report highlights that 90% of the charges against pregnant individuals were for child abuse or neglect, yet often lacked proof of actual harm to the fetus.
Wendy Bach pointed out that the data shows a notable increase in surveillance of pregnant individuals, especially in incidents pertaining to pregnancy loss.
Maya Manian emphasized how the legal framework allows prosecutors to impose charges without needing to demonstrate any direct harm to the fetus, complicating reproductive autonomy.
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