politics

Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands

Font size+Author:Stellar Series news portalSource:sport2024-05-21 09:12:28I want to comment(0)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A county judge could rule as early as Monday on Ohio’s law banning virtually a

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A county judge could rule as early as Monday on Ohio’s law banning virtually all abortions, a decision that will take into consideration the decision by voters to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.

The 2019 law under consideration by Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins bans most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before many women are aware.

A group of abortion clinics sought to overturn the law even before voters approved Issue 1, which gives every person in Ohio “the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions.”

Ohio’s Republican attorney general, Dave Yost, acknowledged in court filings that the 2023 amendment rendered the ban unconstitutional, but has sought to maintain other elements of the prohibition, including certain notification and reporting provisions.

Related articles
  • Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry

    Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry

    2024-05-21 08:34

  • FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

    FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities

    2024-05-21 08:14

  • GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session

    GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session

    2024-05-21 07:00

  • UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return

    UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return

    2024-05-21 06:44

Netizen comments