Rep. Angie Craig Pushes Biden Administration to Combat Post-Roe Pregnancy Criminalization
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig urged the Biden Administration to take additional steps to prevent women from being prosecuted for pregnancy outcomes.
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, 21 states have banned or restricted abortion – resulting in a sharp increase in pregnancy criminalization in the United States.
In a letter, Rep. Craig joined over 150 Democratic colleagues in urging President Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to provide support to any person who experiences or is threatened with criminal penalties due to their pregnancy status and to take necessary steps to prevent pregnancy criminalization from happening.
“The Dobbs decision has only escalated efforts to charge people with crimes related to their pregnancies, and we are deeply concerned about this sharp increase in the criminalization of pregnant people - all of whom deserve the right to control their own bodies, lives, and futures,” wrote the Members.
“We urge you to provide all legal and medical support available within your respective authorities to prevent the criminalization of pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes,” they continued.
A full copy of the Members’ letter can be found here.
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