21. The legislation makes it a separate offense to injure or kill a fetus in the commission of a federal crime of violence against a pregnant woman. 22. When an assailant intentionally kills or attempts to kill a fetus, the punishment is the same as that for similar acts against a person. 23. Without treatment, the build-up of urine can kill a fetus by destroying its kidneys and lungs. 24. Late-term abortions involve killing the fetus by collapsing its skull while it is still in the uterus. |