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Rights advocates co-opt authoritarian tactics in fight against reproductive freedom measures

Anti-abortion activists are employing authoritarian tactics to push for fetal personhood, a move seen as a step towards further restricting abortion rights in the US. This strategy is being used after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision returned the issue of abortion to individual states.

Rights advocates co-opt authoritarian tactics in fight against reproductive freedom measures
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Anti-abortion activists are employing tactics commonly associated with authoritarian regimes to promote fetal personhood, a concept that could significantly impact access to abortion services in the US. By framing their efforts as a necessary response to perceived threats, these groups aim to sway public opinion and manipulate government policies. Critics argue that this approach mirrors authoritarian strategies used to suppress dissent and restrict individual freedoms. The push for fetal personhood has far-reaching implications for reproductive rights and autonomy in America.

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