This platform is dedicated to honoring the lives of women who have tragically lost their lives due to abortion bans. In the wake of these restrictive laws, a stark reality has emerged: maternal mortality rates have surged in states where abortion access has been curtailed. These preventable deaths are a devastating consequence of policies that prioritize ideology over women's health and well-being. We will explore the complexity of abortion, and how these new bans are affecting women and girls throughout the country.