Karen Thompson

Karen Thompson, the legal director of Pregnancy Justice, sheds light on the alarming trend of prosecuting women for pregnancy-related outcomes like miscarriages. She discusses the chilling implications of fetal personhood laws gaining traction nationwide, impacting women's rights and autonomy. With some states treating abortion as homicide, the stakes are high for pregnant individuals. Thompson shares stories of women facing legal action for experiences beyond their control and emphasizes the urgent need for legal advocacy to protect reproductive rights.