The data revealed at least 210 criminal charges against pregnant individuals, marking a significant rise in pregnancy criminalization following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
Pregnancy criminalization, including prosecutions for substance use during pregnancy, is on the rise, driven largely by new fetal personhood laws passed in various states.
Pregnancy Justice noted that the year following the Roe v. Wade overturn saw unprecedented numbers of criminal charges against pregnant people, highlighting the concerning trend.
Alabama, Oklahoma, and South Carolina led the country in pregnancy-related prosecutions, revealing the impact of strict abortion bans on legal actions against pregnant individuals.
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