Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?

Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states that ban abortion.

Oct 26, 2024 - 11:12
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Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?
Dr. Emily Boevers, an OBGYN based in Waverly, Iowa, poses for a portrait at her family

Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states that ban abortion.

(Image credit: Geoff Stellfox for NPR)

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