Key takeaways:
- North Carolina lawmakers approved a bill that would ban nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- The bill is one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country.
- The bill has sparked debate among both pro-choice and pro-life advocates, and is expected to face legal challenges in the coming months.
On Thursday, North Carolina lawmakers approved a bill that would ban nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. This is a decrease from the current 20 week limit and is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last year. The bill is one of the least restrictive of the many bills that Republican-led assemblies have pushed through since the high court stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion.
When the Senate voted 29-20 in favor of the bill, loud cries of “Abortion rights now!” were heard in the chamber. Police quickly cleared the area, but protesters could still be heard yelling “Shame!” from outside the closed doors.
The new bill is one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country, with other states having banned the procedure nearly completely or throughout pregnancy. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper, who has previously vetoed similar bills.
The bill has sparked debate among both pro-choice and pro-life advocates. Pro-choice advocates argue that the bill is a violation of women’s rights, while pro-life advocates argue that the bill is necessary to protect the unborn.
The bill is expected to face legal challenges in the coming months, as similar bills have been struck down in other states. The outcome of the legal battle will determine the future of abortion rights in North Carolina.
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