A case involving a woman charged with murder has highlighted the need for safe abortion access in Texas.
For some women, it's the only available option within hundreds of miles to seek an abortion.
In 2021, Texas lawmakers effectively banned termination of pregnancy after six weeks, even though medical experts say most women won't know if they are pregnant during that time period. In a report, the University of Texas Policy Evaluation Project says the law's effect reduced abortions in the state by about 50% around 2,100 in September of 2021.
The demand surge has lengthened wait times, as other surrounding states are following the Texas law. "We know what happens when abortion is banned," Dr. Kuma said."We know that people will continue to need access to this care, so we're not going anywhere. We'll continue this fight. But I think and what I hope will come out of this is more people will understand how critical abortion access is for people's health care and for families and for communities, and that we will begin to turn the tide the other way.
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