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- Tennessee lawmakers propose a bill to treat abortion as murder, making unborn children equal under the 14th Amendment.
- The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jody Barrett and Sen. Mark Pody, would penalize anyone involved in abortion, including women taking pills.
- Barrett argues laws fail to curb illegal abortions, noting 5,870 cases in 2024 despite restrictions.
- Louisiana case challenges FDA rules permitting mail-order abortion pills, pro-life advocates say they undermine state bans.
