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The restrictive abortion laws violate women's rights to liberty and equal protection of the laws.
13:05 - 15:46 (02:41)
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The restrictive abortion laws violate women's rights to liberty and equal protection of the laws. Women are unable to get a full education, lose jobs, and are not considered equal members of society due to these restrictions.
ChapterThe Impact of Restrictive Abortion Laws on Women's Rights
EpisodeAn Abortion Rights Champion of the 1970s on Life Before and After Roe
PodcastThe Daily
Nancy had to challenge anti-abortion laws so that she could get access to safe abortions.
15:46 - 17:13 (01:27)
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Nancy had to challenge anti-abortion laws so that she could get access to safe abortions. However, before the trial could be resolved, the New York assembly passed a bill legalizing abortions for any reason up to the twenty-fourth week of pregnancy.