Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, abortion bans have proliferated, particularly in the South and Midwest, leading to a crisis for abortion access. An alarming data report by the National Abortion Federation reveals over 750 obstruction incidents and significant threats against clinics. Facilities that remain operational face a surge in patient demand alongside escalating violence and harassment, with assaults increasing dramatically. These trends underscore the heightened dangers faced by abortion providers and the broader implications for access to reproductive health services.
The two years since the Dobbs ruling have seen over 750 clinic obstructions and nearly 300 death threats against abortion providers, indicating a substantial rise in violence.
In just two years, the rise in anti-abortion violence reflects increased hostility towards clinics, with assaults increasing by 137%, highlighting urgent concern for abortion access.
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