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A Tennessee Doctor Refused to Give a Woman Prenatal Care Because She’s Unmarried (truthout.org)

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Tennessee’s “conscience law,” allowing doctors to deny care due to their religious beliefs, went into effect in April.

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[–] Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

Sounds like a recast of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. Apparently some Christians think that not all fetuses are created equal. Bet that 'doctor' would be front and centre trying her for abortion if she miscarried.