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If you’re facing charges related to your pregnancy, contact us at info@pregnancyjusticeus.org. We can't take every case, but we may be able to help.

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Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @PregnancyJust Jan 10, 2025

We defend and advocate for the human rights of ALL pregnant people, whether they face charges related to drug use, pregnancy loss, or having or seeking an abortion.

Consider a donation today to help us keep pregnant people safe from state violence. pregnancyjusticeus.org/donate/

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Text: Are you facing criminal charges or an investigation related to your pregnancy? We may be able to help. Contact Pregnancy Justice. Number: 212-255-9252 or website: pregnancyjusticeus.org/get-help

Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @PregnancyJust Mar 17, 2025

We’re hiring an experienced attorney to help further our work fighting pregnancy-related prosecutions! pregnancyjustice.bamboohr.com/careers/44?sou…

Pregnancy Justice job posting for a senior staff attorney. Full-time, hybrid job based in NYC. Salary range $163,125 - $169,833. 12-15 years of experience in criminal or family defense.

Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @PregnancyJust Mar 3, 2025

Join our fight to advance and defend the rights of pregnant people as a summer intern!

Apply by March 14: pregnancyjusticeus.org/careers/

Job posting for Media & Digital Communications Intern. Hybrid, full-time role in NYC. $20/hr. Full job description in link.

Job posting for Research Intern. Hybrid, full-time role in NYC. $20/hr. Full job description in link.

Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @PregnancyJust Feb 25, 2025

Some good news: The Maryland Supreme Court has overturned a conviction for stillbirth

This ruling will be used across the country to fight against the criminalization of pregnancy loss. The state can't use actions during pregnancy to criminalize people for their birth outcomes‼️

In 2022, Moira Akers was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Maryland after experiencing a stillbirth.

We filed a brief in the Maryland Supreme Court arguing her conviction was improper.

The prosecution used her decisions during pregnancy as evidence against her, charging her with child abuse and murder.

This week, the Maryland Supreme Court decided her
conviction could not stand and that she needed a new trial.

The prosecution relied on Ms. Akers’ prior internet searches for abortion pills, decisions around prenatal care, and her decision to keep her pregnancy private as “intent.” Using our reasoning and citing our research, the court found that the information was irrelevant. The arguments were based on the dangerous idea that fetuses have legal rights, which goes against Maryland law.

Arguments like these depend on stereotypes about what makes a “good mother” and how pregnant people should act, which has no place in the law. The concept that fetuses have legal rights only leads to more pregnancy-related prosecutions. This decision proves that even in challenging times, we can still have wins and fight against injustice.

Pregnancy Justice | @pregnancyjust.bsky.social @PregnancyJust Jan 31, 2025

In another attack against pregnant people, a Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor for prescribing abortion medication. Abortion pills are safe and widely used to access care. This prosecution should alarm anyone who is concerned about reproductive freedom.