Georgia’s strict abortion ban is what’s reportedly behind the death of a 28-year-old medical assistant from the suburbs of Atlanta who failed to receive critical care in relation to an abortion.

Amber Nicole Thurman of #Atlanta sadly lost her life after her hospital delayed a crucial medical procedure due to Georgia’s restrictive abortion laws, Propublica reports.

After taking abortion pills, Thurman faced a rare complication where not all fetal tissue was expelled from her body. She arrived at Piedmont Henry Hospital in need of a dilation and curettage (D&C) to clear her uterus and avert a serious infection.

However, a recently enacted Georgia law categorized the performance of a D&C as a potential felony in abortion-related situations, with limited exceptions. This legal risk led to a dangerous delay in her care where she spent 20 hours in excruciating pain as her infection worsened.

Within that time, Thurman blood pressure dropped, and her organs began to rapidly fail. When the medical time finally came to their senses to operate, Thurman had died.

According to reports, a state medical review board determined that Thurman’s death was preventable. At least two women in Georgia so far have died because of the state’s tight restrictions.

Thurman planned to attend nursing school before her life was cut short due to lack of care.

#Clique, this just shouldn’t be! Rest in peace queen.