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Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, asserted during the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate that restrictive abortion regulations in Georgia may have contributed to the death of a woman named Amber Thurman after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, despite medical professionals previously labeling such claims as “fearmongering.”
“Amber Thurman was a young woman residing in Georgia, a state with stringent abortion laws. As a result, she had to travel extensively to North Carolina for medical care. Tragically, she lost her life during this journey,” Walz stated while debating Ohio Senator JD Vance on abortion policies.
“If Amber had lived in Minnesota, there is a significant possibility that she would still be alive today. This underscores why we must restore Roe v. Wade,” he added.
Walz faced off against Senator JD Vance in New York City on Tuesday night, discussing critical issues affecting voters this election season such as economic policies, immigration reform, and reproductive rights.
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Walz’s comments followed an article from ProPublica last month which attributed the deaths of two women from Georgia—Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller—to the new restrictions on abortions following the reversal of Roe v. Wade after they underwent medically induced abortions in 2022.
Georgia’s heartbeat legislation prohibits abortions once a detectable heartbeat is present unless there is a medical emergency or if continuing with pregnancy would be futile.
Democratic leaders including Vice President Kamala Harris have referenced these tragic cases as justification for expanding access to abortion services following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022.
“Is it really good policy or humane practice to only allow healthcare providers to act when someone’s life is at imminent risk?” Harris questioned at an Atlanta campaign event last month while referencing Thurman’s case.
In response, OB-GYNs have condemned this narrative as misleading and perpetuated by media outlets and political figures seeking to advance their agenda.
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“I was not surprised by pro-abortion narratives attempting to blame Georgia’s pro-life laws; however, these laws do permit doctors to take necessary actions when it comes to saving women’s lives,” Dr. Ingrid Skop from Charlotte Lozier Institute remarked recently during an interview with Fox News Digital.
“The Democratic Party’s focus on abortion-related issues stems largely from public misunderstanding about existing laws,” she continued.” Many women face risks due not only because of legal restrictions but also due to complications arising from abortions themselves.” She emphasized that fearmongering has led many people astray regarding these matters.
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) along with State Representative Mark Newton also expressed skepticism regarding any connection between Georgia’s laws and Thurman’s death; they suggested complications related specifically to abortion pills might have been responsible due possibly delayed intervention by healthcare providers.
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“We never deny any woman access based on potential harm; her safety will always be our priority,” McCormick stated during his recent conversation with Fox News Digital.
“You are entitled under law even amidst heartbeat regulations,” he clarified further.” It’s crucial we understand that no law exists without exceptions concerning maternal health.” He concluded by noting that while protections are available for mothers facing complications or emergencies surrounding pregnancies,
obtaining an abortion can still pose challenges.”
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This report includes contributions from Lindsay Kornick and Jamie Joseph at Fox News Digital.
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