The Complex Task Of Enforcing Exceptions To Some States' Abortion Bans

Proving rape or incest to get an abortion in states that ban the process could be difficult task on top of the trauma survivors already have.

Many new state laws have gone into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, including a wide range of approaches to abortion ban exceptions.

Some states looking to end abortion still included exceptions from the absolutes. For instance, in some states a person pregnant as a result of rape or incest may be allowed to terminate. But, proving it may be difficult.  

Elizabeth Trebelhorn spoke about her horrifying experience as a rape survivor at an abortion rights rally in Washington D.C.