Key takeaways:
- North Dakota judge has put a hold on a trigger law banning abortion in the state.
- The law was designed to take effect immediately, but the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled last month that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.
- The judge’s decision to put a hold on the law is a temporary victory for abortion rights advocates, and the abortion ban remains blocked while the case is being heard.
A North Dakota judge has put a hold on a trigger law banning abortion in the state. The law, signed by Republican Governor Doug Burgum on Monday, bans abortion at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest. In a statement, Burgum said the law “clarifies and refines existing state law … and reaffirms North Dakota as a pro-life state.”
The law was designed to take effect immediately, but the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled last month that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds. Last week, lawmakers said they passed the latest bill to send a message to the state’s high court that the people of North Dakota want to restrict abortion.
Supporters of the measure say it protects all human life, while opponents argue it is unconstitutional and violates the rights of women. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota has filed a lawsuit challenging the law, arguing that it violates the state constitution’s guarantee of privacy and due process.
The judge’s decision to put a hold on the law is a temporary victory for abortion rights advocates. The lawsuit is ongoing, and the outcome of the case will determine the fate of the law. In the meantime, the abortion ban remains blocked while the case is being heard.
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