Abortion
Texas Bill would Ban Almost All Abortions; Nullify Roe v. Wade in Practice
AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 14, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Texas House would outlaw abortion in the state and prosecute physicians who illegally perform them, nullifying the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. Introduced by State Rep. Tony Tinderholt...Ohio Governor Signs Bill Banning Abortion After 20 Weeks, Defying Supreme Court Precedent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2016) – On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill into law banning most abortions after 20 weeks, defying a Supreme Court opinion prohibiting states from regulating abortions before 24 weeks. Sen. Peggy Lehner and Sen. Jay...
New Hampshire Proposal would Ban State Funding of Planned Parenthood
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 7, 2015) β A proposed amendment to the New Hampshire state constitution would effectively ban any state funding of Planned Parenthood, or any organization involved in abortion. This would take a small step toward effectively nullifying Roe v. Wade...
Florida Bill would Outlaw Most Abortions; Nullify Roe v. Wade in Practice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the Florida House would outlaw most abortions, nullifying the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. Charles Van Zant (R β Palatka) filed House Bill 865 (HB865) on Dec. 2. Titled the “Florida for Life...