About this episode
That's what happened in Texas after the indictment and arrest of Lizelle Herrera for a “self-induced” abortion. While Herrera’s charges were dropped, the case is a grim insight into the criminalization of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes—one that seems to be getting worse. In a new episode of Boom! Lawyered, co-hosts Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy break down a few key points about what happened: the importance of accuracy in reporting on these issues, the ever-present questions about HIPPA and medical privacy, and the carceral nature of medicine. Rewire News Group is a nonprofit media organization, which means that Boom! Lawyered is only made possible by the support of listeners like you! If you can, please join our team by donating here . And sign up for The Fallout , a weekly newsletter written by Jess that’s exclusively dedicated to covering every aspect of this unprecedented moment. Articles mentioned in the episode: Whose Choice? A Gathering Storm Black Women Were Canaries in the Coal Mine': A Conversation With Michele Goodwin