Should Women Who Have Abortions Go to Prison? | Part 2

Should women be criminally punished for abortion?

Dear Jane is back for 2026, and Part 2 of this two-part conversation goes straight into one of the most uncomfortable debates inside the pro-life movement. Hosts Scott and Marcie sit down with Clark Forsythe of Americans United for Life to unpack why holding women legally responsible isn’t as simple—or as effective—as some think.

They talk honestly about what’s changed in a post–abortion pill world, why self-managed abortions complicate everything, and which laws actually reduce abortion versus the ones that sound strong but miss the mark. This isn’t theory. It’s history, law, and real-world consequences—all on the table.

If you’ve ever wondered where accountability should land, how women are truly impacted, or where the movement goes from here… this episode is for you.

Guest: Clark Forsythe, Senior Counsel, Americans United for Life

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