facts and context
She was 13 years old
How old was the girl mentioned in the video?
Six weeks
What is the abortion time limit in Mississippi ?
She is a disability rights advocate in Mississippi and a Democratic candidate for attorney general
Who is Greta Kemp Martin?
In Mississippi
In which state did the story take place?
Rape and when the mother’s life is in danger
What are the two legal exceptions to the abortion ban in Mississippi?
Black women
Which ethnic group is the most affected by pregnancy-related deaths in Mississippi?
Because abortion clinics had closed and abortion laws are very restrictive
Why couldn't she get an abortion in Mississippi?
Because they are afraid of being punished, criminalized, or losing their medical licence
Why do many doctors don't want to use the legal exceptions?
About 43 deaths per 100,000 live births
What is Mississippi’s maternal mortality rate ?
The Dobbs decision
What Supreme Court decision caused the closure of the last abortion clinic in Mississippi?
A majority of Mississippians do not support a total abortion ban and do not want government interference in medical decisions
What is the public opinion on abortion in Mississippi?
Research findings show that a majority of Mississippians disagreed with overturning Roe v. Wade and many support repealing restrictive abortion laws.
What do research findings reveal about Mississippi voters’ views ?
Because the trip was too long, expensive, and difficult
Why did the girl’s mother cancel the travel to another state for the abortion?
The state has a high maternal mortality rate, racial inequalities in health care, limited access to medical services, and no Medicaid expansion
How does the situation in Mississippi reflect a broader health care crisis?
Because the state has poor access to health care, no medicaid expansion, health care deserts, and high maternal mortality rates.
Why is the abortion issue part of a larger health care crisis in Mississippi?