Harris condemns Georgia abortion law after report links it to preventable death
ATLANTA - Vice President Kamala Harris is voicing her concerns over Georgia’s abortion law, which has been linked to the preventable death of 28-year-old Amber Thurman, according to a recent report.
ProPublica reports that in August 2022, Thurman visited Piedmont Henry Hospital after experiencing a rare complication from an abortion pill.
The report reveals that Thurman developed a serious infection, and doctors were delayed for 20 hours before performing a life-saving procedure. The delay is believed to have contributed to her death.
In response to the ProPublica report, Vice President Harris released a statement today, saying in part, "There is so much at stake in this election, including restoring the freedoms that have been taken away from us. We must pass a law to restore reproductive freedom."
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) participates in the vice presidential debate against U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the University of Utah on Oct. 7, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has not yet released a statement regarding Thurman’s death. However, Trump has previously stated that he would not sign a nationwide abortion ban.
The tragic case has sparked renewed debate on abortion rights and the future of reproductive health policies.