With one abortion clinic left in the state, Mississippi has fallen into a 'post-Roe existence' with women having to jump through 'arduous hoops' to end their pregnancies, an advocate says.
The state has fallen into a "post-Roe existence" with women having to jump through "arduous hoops" to end their pregnancies, an advocate said.
Limited access to abortion services combined with multiple restrictions, such as state-mandated counseling and a 24-hour waiting period, often forces patients to cross state lines to get an abortion. Clinics in surrounding states, including Alabama and Tennessee, already see many Mississippi patients and said they could experience an uptick if access is further restricted.
"There is a lot of momentum and excitement right now, and conservative states like Mississippi won't stop trying to pass pro-life laws," Fillingane said. Currently, patients from all over Mississippi travel to West Alabama Women's Center for care. So far, in 2021, the clinic provided abortions to some 40 Mississippians a month, making up about 20 percent of its patients, according to Marty.
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