Impact of Abortion Laws on Access

Abortion access in the United States has been significantly affected since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, leading to an uptick in abortions in some states. Contrary to the belief that criminalizing abortion would reduce its occurrence, evidence suggests that such measures often fail to deter those seeking abortions. Many individuals are bypassing local restrictions by traveling to states that guarantee access, or utilizing online services to obtain abortion pills, illustrating the complexities and adaptability of those seeking care. The prevailing trend reveals that criminal bans have not effectively minimized the demand for abortions, which tends to correlate more closely with social and economic factors than with legal restrictions.