210 women faced pregnancy-related charges post-Dobbs ruling, with 75% low-income, primarily in Alabama and Oklahoma.
A study by Pregnancy Justice indicates that over 210 women faced pregnancy-related charges in the year after the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, marking the highest such cases since 1973. Most charges involve child abuse or endangerment, particularly related to substance use, primarily in Alabama and Oklahoma. The report highlights that 75% of those charged are low-income, and many cases arise from medical disclosures, raising concerns about the criminalization of pregnancy loss.
September 24, 2024
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