The article discusses the rise of the abortion abolitionist movement, which seeks to criminalize women who have abortions by granting personhood to embryos. This radical departure from traditional antiabortion rhetoric has led to at least 13 state legislative proposals this year to redefine embryos as persons, resulting in potential homicide charges for abortion. Critics view this movement as grounded in Christian nationalism, while proponents, like T. Russell Hunter, frame it as a return to biblical principles. Although these legislative efforts have struggled to gain traction, advocates warn against dismissing them as mere 'messaging bills.'
"It's not the proabortion side or culture at large that is killing bills of abolition; it is the pro-life movement," Hunter said.
"I don't take anything for granted," said Molly Duane, the senior attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights.
T. Russell Hunter described the stance as 'unapologetically biblical' - and unafraid of clashes with establishment antiabortion groups.
Many prominent antiabortion groups have long been uncomfortable with the prospect of criminalizing patients, instead emphasizing restrictions to access or criminalizing providers.
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