Abortion Access and Systemic Injustice in Alabama

This chapter examines the severe challenges of abortion access in Alabama following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, emphasizing the influx of patients from neighboring states and the systemic failures affecting marginalized communities. It discusses the adverse implications of legal actions against pregnant individuals, particularly focusing on the disproportionate impact on Black women and the intersection of poverty and obstetric violence. Additionally, the chapter highlights the need for community support and the urgent call for legislative changes to safeguard reproductive health and address systemic discrimination.