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Abortions Rise Amid Stricter Laws and Health Risks

7/18/2025

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Since the June 2022 Dobbs ruling, abortions in the US have risen by 1.5%, reflecting a growing demand for reproductive rights among young women. However, this comes amid alarming increases in maternal deaths and prosecutions of pregnant individuals. Stricter anti-abortion laws threaten to exacerbate health risks, especially for Black mothers facing dire consequences.

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Since the June 2022 Dobbs ruling, abortions in the US have risen by 1.5%, reflecting a growing demand for reproductive rights among young women. However, this comes amid alarming increases in maternal deaths and prosecutions of pregnant individuals. Stricter anti-abortion laws threaten to exacerbate health risks, especially for Black mothers facing dire consequences.