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This Law Is Supposed to Protect Babies, But It's Putting Their Moms Behind Bars – Mother Jones

Mother JonesThis Law Is Supposed to Protect Babies, But It's Putting Their Moms Behind BarsMother JonesA woman can be charged with chemical endangerment from the earliest weeks of pregnancy, even if her baby is born perfectly healthy, even if her goal was to protect her baby from greater harm. The penalties are exceptionally ... After the arrest, the ...Special report: Alabama leads nation in turning pregnant women into felonsAL.comWhen the Womb Is a Crime SceneProPublicaall 9 news articles » Read more [...]