We're launching the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative (ACDI) to help those facing prosecution for providing, supporting, or seeking abortion care.
The initiative will confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, by establishing and working alongside a network of experienced criminal defense attorneys across the country prepared to defend health care providers, patients, and those who assist patients facing criminal investigations, charges, or prosecutions.
The effects of banning abortion fall hardest on women and people with low-incomes, people of color, young people, and other marginalized communities who are more likely to suffer the health, economic, and life consequences of being forced to continue a pregnancy to term. As with criminal law enforcement in general, the people who are most likely to be investigated and prosecuted are Black, Brown, and those with low incomes.
By criminalizing essential healthcare, politicians and prosecutors deny the humanity of people who become pregnant, seeking to control their bodies, and determine their futures. We are here and we are ready to fight for providers, supporters and those who receive abortion care.
To learn more about the ACLU’s Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative, visit our site: [ Ссылка ]
