Lujan Grisham: There Are More Abortions Because More Women Are at Risk

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GRISHAM: “Well, I think there are more abortions happening because more women are at risk, which means they can’t get into a provider. They can’t get prenatal care. You’ve got providers who are worried about prosecutions and any number of other issues that interfere with their ability to provide care, less access to contraceptives, less information about public health, less ability to get to your primary care physician. Most families and women live 86 miles from a provider. You create a draconian situation, you’re going to increase risk at every single place. And this is a state that’s clear about protecting women and creating equality. But that’s what I believe is the genesis of this situation.”