Women’s advocates see the politics of the lawsuit as well. “It’s no coincidence that this organized, partisan effort is occurring in states that have some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country,” Jocelyn Frye of the National Partnership for Women & Families wrote in a statement. “Any attempt to dismantle these protections will have serious consequences for women’s health, working families, and the ability for women to thrive in the workplace.”
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