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politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Nebraska Upholds 12-Week Abortion Ban Amid Election Decisions

Nebraska voters have decided to uphold a 12-week abortion ban, rejecting a competing proposal that would have allowed abortions until fetal viability. This decision, which will enshrine the ban in the state constitution, comes amid a broader national debate on abortion rights following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn federal abortion rights. The 12-week ban allows for some exceptions and permits lawmakers to impose further restrictions. The campaign to maintain the ban received significant financial support from Nebraska Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and his family.

via NPR|

#12-week-ban #abortion #ballot

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Abortion Heartbeat Law Case

The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal in the case against the state's 'heartbeat' abortion ban, citing a change in law after an abortion rights amendment to the state constitution took effect. The law, which had been on hold for over a year, made abortion illegal once a fetal heartbeat could be detected, as early as six weeks gestation. Abortion providers have filed a complaint seeking the permanent dismissal of the law, arguing that it violates the Ohio Constitution. A state constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights was approved by Ohio voters in November, with the amendment allowing abortion until fetal viability, around 22 to 24 weeks.

via cleveland.com|

#abortion #constitutional-amendment #fetal-viability