Impact of Abortion Restrictions on Black Pregnant People

The abortion laws in the United States have a disproportionate impact on black pregnant people. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, black women face even greater challenges in accessing reproductive care. The statistic that only 1% of abortions are performed for health reasons is often used to dismiss the need for abortion access, but this ignores the fact that black women in particular often face significant health risks during pregnancy. The lack of access to obstetricians in many areas of Georgia further exacerbates the problem, forcing pregnant people to travel long distances for care.