"Arrested After Miscarriage: The Call for Action"

Congressional Democrats are urging the Biden administration to take action to protect pregnant patients from criminal prosecution following a case in Ohio where a woman faced charges after a miscarriage. They are calling for federal resources to investigate such cases, provide legal and financial support to affected patients, and ensure healthcare officials do not breach patient privacy. The letter, signed by over 150 members of Congress, highlights the disproportionate impact on Black women and comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning abortion-rights precedent. The Biden administration has already taken steps to intervene in cases of life-threatening complications for pregnant women, but further action is being urged to safeguard abortion rights and protect pregnant patients.