LaffySep 7, 2023

Unintended consequences, forced-birthers?

“Data suggests that thousands of women have crossed state lines to obtain an #abortion, in the face of restrictions at home. It also indicates a rise in abortions among those living in states where the procedure is legal.”

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/us/abortion-data-bans-laws.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Abortions Rose in the U.S. in 2023, Data Shows. See the Changes by State.

In eight states, the estimated number of abortions increased by 60 percent or more as patients crossed state lines seeking care.

The New York Times
Show threadNazani
@GottaLaff Women now longer have the luxury of "wait & see" if a pregnancy will be viable or pose a health risk. The new laws mean some women would be smart to abort immediately if there's the slightest chance something could go wrong.
Sep 7, 2023 at 1:31pmWeb
Show threadArtemisSep 7, 2023

EXACTLY. Overnight an abortion ban became the law of the land in my state (WI) when Roe v Wade was overturned. If I found out I was pregnant, I would be in a car, on my way to Illinois, before even catching my breath.

Like, we know the GOP wants to keep people from going to get abortions in states where it's legal, and while I don't think a law like that would ultimately hold up when challenged, that doesn't mean I wouldn't be fucked if they try to enact such a thing here.

@Nazani

Show threadLaffySep 7, 2023
@Nazani Yep. They’re now forcing abortion instead of forcing birth. Oops.