The report indicates that the year following the Roe v. Wade overturn saw over 200 prosecutions related to pregnancy in the U.S., marking an unprecedented rise.
Wendy Bach emphasizes that existing data likely understates the issue, expressing concern that we are just beginning to uncover the extent of the prosecutions.
The majority of prosecutions are for substance use during pregnancy, illustrating the legal trend of fetuses being recognized with rights that can conflict with the rights of pregnant individuals.
The legal framework allows for criminal charges based on perceived risks to pregnancy, enabling the prosecution of non-dangerous behaviors, raising serious ethical concerns among advocates.
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