In the year after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled the constitutional right to abortion, over 200 pregnant women faced criminal charges related to their pregnancy, including conduct associated with pregnancy loss.
The report by Pregnancy Justice documented 210 cases across 12 states, revealing a significant increase in pregnancy criminalization compared to previous years, particularly in states with abortion bans.
Most charges were related to substance use during pregnancy, with many prosecutions relying on the controversial concept of fetal personhood, equating a fetus's legal status with that of a born child.
Lourdes Rivera of Pregnancy Justice suggests that heightened scrutiny on pregnancy outcomes is prevalent in states enforcing tighter abortion restrictions, highlighting the need to address broader implications of pregnancy-related criminal charges.
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