Harris highlights dangers of post-Roe era after Georgia woman's death

Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old woman from Georgia, tragically died after complications from an abortion procedure in July 2022, shortly after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Thurman discovered her pregnancy after the six-week mark, which is when Georgia's abortion ban takes effect. She attempted to seek care in North Carolina but was unable to receive the procedure due to a missed appointment. Instead, she was given abortion pills to take at home, which led to complications requiring a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure. Due to Georgia's strict abortion laws, performing a D&C is now considered a felony unless it is to save the mother's life. Thurman faced a 20-hour wait before receiving the necessary medical treatment, during which her condition deteriorated. Ultimately, she succumbed to sepsis during surgery, highlighting the severe implications of the state's abortion restrictions. Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the situation, emphasizing the preventable nature of Thurman's death and the emotional toll it has taken on her family. Harris pointed out that the current legal environment in Georgia creates significant risks for women seeking reproductive healthcare, as doctors face severe penalties for providing care outside of narrow exceptions. The case has sparked controversy, with GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accusing Harris of misrepresenting the facts surrounding Thurman's death. Greene claimed that Thurman died from taking abortion pills rather than the state's abortion ban, illustrating the ongoing political divide over reproductive rights in the post-Roe era.