Representative Cat Cammack, a Republican from Florida, reported that her office was evacuated following “immediate death threats” aimed at her, her unborn child, her family, and her staff.
In a Wall Street Journal article published on Sunday, Cammack recounted her struggles in May 2024 with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. She described how medical personnel hesitated to treat her initially out of fear of breaching Florida’s newly enacted abortion restrictions.
Now, Cammack is expecting again, with her due date set for summer.
Since the publication of the article, she noted in a post on X that they had received “thousands of hate-filled messages” and numerous credible threats from pro-abortion activists, prompting investigations by law enforcement. Given the recent violence faced by elected officials, she emphasized that these threats are taken very seriously.
Florida’s six-week abortion law stands as one of the strictest in the nation, functionally resembling a total ban. Many women may not even be aware they’re pregnant by six weeks, compounded by the requirement of two in-person visits to an abortion provider spaced 24 hours apart.
While the law does allow for procedures in cases of ectopic pregnancy, reports indicate that the wording has caused some doctors to feel apprehensive about providing care. Florida regulators have since issued guidance aimed at addressing “misinformation” surrounding the state’s ban.
As of November, a voting initiative in favor of abortion rights had not been approved in the state.
Cammack, a staunch opponent of abortion and co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, does advocate for exceptions in cases of rape and incest during late first trimester pregnancies, as well as when the mother’s life is endangered, according to reports.
In her recent post, she clarified that she did not support the current abortion ban in Florida, stating, “To those spreading misinformation: I didn’t vote for Florida’s abortion laws. I serve in the US House of Representatives, not in the Florida state legislature.”
She expressed her determination, stating, “Let me be clear: I’m not threatened. I’m not stepping back from advocating for women and my family. It’s crucial that we address the resources and care that women deserve. We need a real dialogue about maternal health in America.”
