In May 2024, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) experienced a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy but faced treatment delays due to fears surrounding Florida's strict six-week abortion ban. Instead of criticizing the law for endangering her life, Cammack, who is anti-abortion, accused abortion advocates of fearmongering. While doctors were hesitant to administer life-saving treatment due to legal ambiguities, they eventually proceeded after she researched the law. Months later, Florida clarified that her treatment did not count as an abortion, showcasing how the restrictive ban can confuse medical protocols and endanger lives.
Cammack's case highlights the confusion wrought by Florida's six-week abortion ban, as doctors feared legal repercussions while deciding how to treat her ectopic pregnancy.
Even after treatment, Cammack deflected blame from the restrictive law, calling the warnings about its dangerous implications 'fearmongering,' despite experiencing its effects firsthand.
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