Abortion bans are not pro-life, they are anti-woman
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The recent upturning of Roe v. Wade in the U.S. raises concerns for women’s reproductive safety and rights, as abortion bans make the procedure illegal in more states.
The 24th of June 2022 saw the US Supreme Court make its final ruling on abortion access, with 5 of the 9 judges voting in favour of overturning Roe v. Wade, subsequently creating a complete abortion ban in seven states, and 17 other states soon to follow.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade shows not only a disregard for women’s choices and human rights but also represents a wider assault on reproductive rights for all who can get pregnant.
What the overturning demonstrates is a disregard for all except those who identify as, and are biologically male.
Access to safe abortions is now at risk for millions of people in the U.S.., as abortion bans have made the procedure illegal in some states, with the overturning of Roe v. Wade – the case that established women’s constitutional right to abortion in 1973.
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