Iowa Judge Temporarily Halts Controversial Abortion Ban

An Iowa judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking a new state law that banned most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The law, signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, included exceptions for cases of rape, incest, foetal abnormalities, and when the mother's life is in danger. Providers argued that the law was unconstitutional, leading to the judge's decision. Governor Reynolds plans to appeal the ruling, stating that providers are trying to "thwart the will of Iowans." The legislation is similar to a previous abortion ban passed in 2018, which was blocked by the Iowa Supreme Court.