Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsNEWS OR ANALYSIS
A Massachusetts Jury Legalized 4th Trimester Abortions
A Massachusetts jury acquitted Lindsay Clancy, who murdered her three children, effectively legalizing fourth-trimester abortions, which refers to the period after a child passes through the birth canal. The jury's decision reflects a local cultural mindset that views women as victims without agency, excusing violent acts committed by them due to factors like mental illness or societal struggles.
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