"Study Estimates 65,000 Rape-Related Pregnancies in US States with Abortion Bans"

Since the US Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion, estimates suggest that there have been tens of thousands of pregnancies as a result of rape in states with near-total abortion bans, with almost 65,000 people becoming pregnant as a result of rape in the 14 states. More than 90 per cent of those individuals lived in states where there weren’t exceptions that allow for an abortion in the case of rape, and even in states with exceptions, fewer than a dozen legal abortions are being performed each month. This has significant implications for survivors of sexual assault, as previous research shows that people denied abortion are more likely to face various challenges, including staying with abusive partners, living in poverty, and experiencing poorer mental and physical health.