Nebraska Legislature Fails to Pass Near-Total Abortion Ban, Celebrated by Abortion Rights Activists

On Thursday, the Nebraska Legislature narrowly failed to pass a bill that would have banned abortion around the sixth week of pregnancy. The bill was defeated in a 22-21 vote, with six Republicans joining the opposition.

The bill’s failure marks the third time a near-total abortion ban has failed in the Republican-led chamber since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade last summer. It is also the second straight year that an effort to restrict abortion access in the state has failed.

The bill was filibustered by five women in the chamber, who highlighted the Senate’s male-dominated makeup in their speeches. Supporters of the bill argued that it would protect the unborn, while opponents argued that it would have a devastating effect on women’s health and reproductive rights.

The bill’s failure was celebrated by abortion rights activists in the state, who have been fighting for years to protect access to safe and legal abortion. The activists have argued that the bill would have had a devastating effect on women’s health and reproductive rights.

The bill’s failure is a victory for abortion rights activists in the state, who have been fighting for years to protect access to safe and legal abortion. The activists have argued that the bill would have had a devastating effect on women’s health and reproductive rights. The bill’s failure is a reminder that the fight for reproductive rights is far from over, and that activists must remain vigilant in the face of attempts to restrict access to abortion.