Trump faces chorus of GOP critics, but some voter support, after pushing back on 6-week abortion ban Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday defended his record from criticism from other Republican leaders on the issue of abortion in the wake of Trump denouncing rival Ron DeSantis for signing a six-week ban in Florida.In an interview that aired Sunday on... Read More.
Iowa judge temporarily halts 6-week abortion law Monday, July 17 by ABC News(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- Judge Joseph Seidlin on Monday temporarily blocked Iowa's six-week abortion ban bill that would cease nearly all abortions in the state.The legislation was signed on Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds after state lawmakers held a special session Tuesday with the "sole... Read More.
Iowa Supreme Court prevents 6-week abortion ban from going into effect Friday, June 16 by ABC News(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The Iowa Supreme Court prevented a six-week abortion ban that was signed into law several years ago from going into effect.The court was split in a 3-3 decision Friday on the case, meaning abortion remains legal in Iowa.The 2018 bill,... Read More.
Florida House passes 6-week abortion ban, expected to be signed by governor Thursday, April 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday passed a six-week abortion ban that would replace the state's 15-week ban. The bill now heads to the governor's desk for his signature.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he would sign a six-week ban should... Read More.
Florida Republicans file a 6-week abortion ban bill, which DeSantis has said he’d sign Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Florida Republicans filed legislation to impose a six-week abortion ban on Tuesday, during the first moments of the state Legislature's 2023 session -- a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he would sign should it be sent to his desk."We're... Read More.
South Carolina’s Supreme Court strikes down 6-week abortion ban Friday, January 6 by ABC News(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- South Carolina's Supreme Court struck down the state's six-week abortion ban Thursday, claiming it violates the state's constitution.The 2021 so-called "heartbeat act" bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks, before most women know they... Read More.
Judge overturns Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban Wednesday, November 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A judge on Tuesday overturned Georgia's six-week abortion ban, ruling that it is not constitutional.The so-called "heartbeat bill" was signed into law in 2019 by Gov. Brian Kemp but was prevented from going into effect following legal challenges.In July, three weeks after... Read More.
Trial begins over Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban Tuesday, October 25 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- A two-day trial began in Georgia Monday that will decide whether a six-week abortion ban is legal under the state's constitution.The so-called "heartbeat bill" was signed into law in 2019 by Gov. Brian Kemp but was prevented from going into effect following... Read More.
Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban to go into effect immediately in ‘unorthodox’ ruling Wednesday, July 20 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- Georgia's so-called "heartbeat law" can go into effect, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, making the state the latest to institute a six-week ban on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.The court additionally allowed the ban... Read More.
Oklahoma governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law Tuesday, May 3 by ABC News(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) -- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an abortion bill Tuesday that is modeled after a controversial Texas law.The bill, formally known as S.B. 1503, creates the "Oklahoma Heartbeat Act," which bans abortions after cardiac activity or a fetal heartbeat can be... Read More.
