Criminalizing reproductive healthcare makes pregnancy more dangerous

By: Deon Haywood

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 834

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Since the dismantling of Roe v. Wade, medication abortion has become one of the most common methods of managing miscarriages and ending pregnancies in the United States. Medication abortion is essential care, especially in states with abortion bans or restrictions.

Despite abortion medication’s proven safety, lawmakers are aggressively working to restrict its distribution and even criminalize possession.

Attacks on abortion care are not new. For decades, anti-abortion …

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