Texas Newborns Abandoned: Republicans’ Apathetic Response to Infant Abandonment Crisis
Following Texas’s abortion ban, a sharp increase in infant mortality and abandoned newborns has been observed, with babies found dead in various locations. This surge is directly linked to the abortion ban, compounded by reduced funding for prenatal care and family planning, and fear of deportation among undocumented immigrants seeking medical assistance. Despite a “safe haven” law, lack of funding and awareness campaigns renders it ineffective, highlighting a lack of genuine concern for infant lives by Texas Republicans. Instead of supporting such programs, resources are funneled into crisis pregnancy centers, revealing a prioritization of punishment over the well-being of women and infants.
John Q. Hosedrinker