Study: Abortion-Related Violence Soars Post-Roe Ruling

May 11, 2023 Christianists, Republicans

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was followed by a “sharp increase” in violence directed against abortion providers and patients, according to a new report from the National Abortion Federation.

The report found that states that protect abortion access saw a “disproportionate” increase, including a ninefold increase in reported cases of stalking, a doubling of burglaries and a 29% increase in assaults and batteries from 2021 to 2022.

Bomb threats also increased in these states by 133% and obstruction — defined as an act causing delay or attempting to delay the conduct of a business or preventing people from accessing a business — rose more than fivefold.

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The Dobbs decision led to a “sharp increase” in violence against abortion clinics, per new NAF report:

• 231% rise in burglaries
• 229% rise in stalking
• 100% rise in arsons

The increase was “disproportionate” in states that protect abortion access.https://t.co/dh3yRfycy2

— Oriana González (@OrianaBeLike) May 11, 2023