The law had been in effect since 1973, but a 2015 amendment prompted abortion rights groups to file a lawsuit. A judge ruled in their favor this week.
Abortion rights advocates rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in January 2018. By Reis Thebault and Reis Thebault National and breaking news reporter Email Bio Follow Emily Wax-Thibodeaux Emily Wax-Thibodeaux National reporter covering breaking news and social movements. Email Bio Follow March 26 at 6:58 PM A decades-old North Carolina law that banned women from having abortions after their 20th week of pregnancy is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on Monday.
Under the ruling — which will take effect in 60 days, pending an appeal from the state or revised legislation — women will be able to seek abortions at any point before a doctor determines the fetus is “viable” and could be able to survive outside the womb. Last week, Mississippi’s Republican governor signed into law what many said was the country’s most restrictive abortion ban yet, a “heartbeat bill” that could ban abortions just six weeks into pregnancy.
The raft of new and prospective measures could be a harbinger of battles to come, a back-and-forth bout that right-wing and religious groups hope will end up in the Supreme Court, where a freshly conservative majority could reconsider the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Nash said the legislature’s next move would be telling. Lawmakers in the state’s Republican-controlled House and Senate have about two months and roughly three choices: Appeal the decision and continue the dispute in court, come up with an alternative abortion law, or stand down and let the judge’s ruling take effect.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Federal judge ends North Carolina ban on abortions after 20 weeksA U.S. federal court struck down North Carolina's decades-old ban on aborti...
Consulte Mais informação »
Judge rules against North Carolina's 20-week abortion banA federal judge has issued an opinion declaring North Carolina's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is unconstitutional.
Consulte Mais informação »
North Carolina controls Washington, advances to Sweet 16Luke Maye poured in 20 points as top-seeded North Carolina defeated ninth-seeded...
Consulte Mais informação »
North Korea Withdraws From Liaison Office Set Up During Koreas SummitNorth Korea informed South Korea on Friday that it would stop participating in the liaison office north of the border in Gaeseong city, Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae-sung told reporters. The North Koreans said they were “pulling out with instructions from the superior authority,” Chun said. North
Consulte Mais informação »
Spanish judge to seek extradition of North Korea embassy intruders: sourceA Spanish judge plans to request the extradition from the United States of membe...
Consulte Mais informação »
North Korea Returns to Liaison Office With South Three Days After Pulling OutNorth Korean officials reversed course and returned to talks with the South at their joint liaison office, a sign Pyongyang remains open to diplomacy with Seoul and Washington after their detente had shown signs of strain.
Consulte Mais informação »
Duke routs North Dakota StateRJ Barrett pumped in 26 points and Zion Williamson scored 25 points in their fir...
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump drops new North Korea sanctions because he 'likes' Kim: White House'It was announced today by the US Treasury that additional large scale Sanctions would be added to those already existing Sanctions on North Korea. I have today ordered the withdrawal of those additional Sanctions!' Trump says in a tweet.
Consulte Mais informação »
U.S. envoy to North Korea arrives in Beijing to discuss 'coordination on policies'The U.S. envoy for North Korea is visiting Beijing this week, a sign Washington is seeking China’s help to revive nuclear disarmament negotiations after the Trump-Kim summit collapsed last month
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump’s tweet about lifting North Korea sanctions spawns confusionPresident Trump surprised his staff and confused the public with a tweet that seemed to undermine a new round of sanctions aimed at further isolating North Korea.
Consulte Mais informação »