Hospital Drug Tests & the Rise of Fetal Personhood | The Marshall Project

Hospital Drug Tests & the Rise of Fetal Personhood | The Marshall Project

In recent decades, the intersection of healthcare and law has sparked significant debate, particularly surrounding the issue of reproductive rights. A pivotal moment came in 1988 when a nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina initiated drug testing for pregnant women, primarily targeting low-income Black women suspected of cocaine addiction. This practice ignited a … Read more