Legally Dead—And Pregnant
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Legal Battles Over Fetal Rights
This chapter examines a poignant legal case from 1987 involving Angela Carter, a critically ill pregnant woman, highlighting the tension between medical ethics and state intervention. It discusses the implications of fetal personhood laws, especially in Georgia, exploring how they affect reproductive rights and the emotional toll on families. The chapter raises critical questions about patient autonomy and the potential consequences of judicial decisions on future reproductive health cases.
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