bodilyautonomy

There Is No Bodily Autonomy Without Defunding ICE

There Is No Bodily Autonomy Without Defunding ICE

Bodily autonomy, the fundamental right to make decisions about one’s own body without coercion or harm, and health equity, the principle that everyone is able to attain their full potential for health and wellbeing, depend on freedom from state violence. State violence refers to the use of force, intimidation, and oppression by a government against citizens and noncitizens alike, and is deeply entangled with white supremacy, policing, and criminalization. These systems are fundamentally incompatible with the tenets of bodily autonomy and health equity, as they function as root causes of health disparities by undermining community health—heightening psychological distress, worsening pregnancy outcomes, and restricting access to medical care.

Mifepristone Under Attack

Mifepristone Under Attack

The Trump administration is considering restricting access to mifepristone, a medication used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States and widely prescribed for miscarriage management. pproved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 25 years ago, mifepristone has consistently been shown to be safe and effective. Although the FDA originally imposed burdensome Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) restrictions on the medication, it eased these requirements over time in response to extensive research supporting the drug’s safety.