Florida Bill Would Ban Abortion After 20 Weeks, Defying Supreme Court Precedent
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Florida House would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks, defying a Supreme Court opinion prohibiting states from regulating abortions before 24 weeks. A coalition of three Republican representatives...
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...