Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands
Time:2024-05-21 14:46:48 Source:politicsViews(143)
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.
You may also like
- Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
- Bulgaria, Romania to join Schengen area
- Artists paint giant mural to honor Kobe Bryant and Gianna in Manila
- Bridge offers trial run of group tour next month
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
- Xi Meets Burundian President
- Highlights of women's artistic gymnastics qualification at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- Chinese mainland travelers to Hong Kong airport will be exempted from entry permits
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car