57% of Black Women Face Abortion Restrictions in the U.S.

A new report highlights the disproportionate impact of abortion bans on Black women, exacerbating existing health and economic challenges.

Over 6.7 million Black women of reproductive age live in states with abortion bans or restrictions.
Economic insecurity affects 2.7 million Black women in these states, limiting their access to abortion services.
Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth compared to white women, a crisis worsened by abortion restrictions.
States with abortion bans often have higher maternal mortality rates, disproportionately impacting Black women.
The report underscores that addressing barriers faced by Black women can help improve conditions for other marginalized groups.