pregnant
9.1.21
The legislation, which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed into law in May, prohibits physicians from conducting abortions after fetal cardiac activity is recorded, with an exception for medical emergencies. That detection can happen as early as six weeks, before some people know they’re pregnant.
—Justine Coleman, "Texas emerges as new battleground in abortion fight," 1 Sep. 2021 {6:23 PM EDT}
The legislation, which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed into law in May, prohibits physicians from conducting abortions after fetal cardiac activity is recorded, with an exception for medical emergencies. That detection can happen as early as six weeks, before some people know they’re pregnant.
—Justine Coleman, "Texas emerges as new battleground in abortion fight," 1 Sep. 2021 {6:23 PM EDT}
10.24.20
The occupied demonstrations began earlier this month in response to a video showing a Kansas City Police Department officer placing his knee on a pregnant woman's back while she was in custody, sparking outrage among many activists.
—Kaelan Deese, "Kansas City protestors to leave City Hall grounds after three weeks as talks with officials begin," 24 Oct. 2020 {1:42 PM EDT}
The occupied demonstrations began earlier this month in response to a video showing a Kansas City Police Department officer placing his knee on a pregnant woman's back while she was in custody, sparking outrage among many activists.
—Kaelan Deese, "Kansas City protestors to leave City Hall grounds after three weeks as talks with officials begin," 24 Oct. 2020 {1:42 PM EDT}