Trump’s Executive Order: Fetal Personhood and the Erosion of Women’s Rights
Executive Order language declaring fetal personhood from conception contradicts established biological understanding of fetal development, as genitalia differentiation begins only around six to seven weeks gestation. This legal categorization of a fetus as a person has significant implications, including restricting abortion access and potentially criminalizing pregnant individuals. Furthermore, the concept of fetal personhood has been used to limit access to IVF and birth control. The Texas GOP’s recent attempt to codify this ideology highlights its broad potential impact beyond abortion rights.
John Q. Hosedrinker