Abortion rights advocates have expressed concerns following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that potentially paves the way for state abortion bans. While the fears of tracking women and charging those who get abortions with murder have not materialized in any states, recent legislative discussions have brought these ideas to the forefront.
Oklahoma and North Dakota both considered bills that would allow murder charges for women who obtain abortions, but both states ultimately rejected these proposals. The bills faced opposition from major anti-abortion groups, who typically do not support such extreme measures.
