Summary

States are increasingly criminalizing miscarriages and stillbirths, with women facing charges for failing to seek medical treatment or disposing of fetal remains improperly. The fear and suspicion following the Dobbs decision have exacerbated this trend, leading to investigations based on feelings rather than facts. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, prosecutors often suspect women of trying to end their pregnancies, resulting in criminal prosecutions.

  • bamfic@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    300 years ago they’d have been burnt at the stake for witchcraft. This isn’t much of an improvement.

    • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works
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      18 days ago

      Even worse, I’ve seen evidence that they might vote in ways other than approved by their husband. Can you even imagine?

      /S Hopefully this want needed but ya know