The Abolitionist Case: Why Prosecuting All Participants in Abortion Is Justified

From an Abolitionist standpoint, pro-life laws that exempt mothers from prosecution effectively allow the majority of abortions to continue. While providers and traffickers may face penalties, mothers — the primary participants in abortion — remain legally immune. This analysis explains why partial enforcement undermines the moral and legal foundation of the pro-life movement and how true abortion abolition requires consistent accountability for all parties involved.