Another attack on abortion rights yesterday, this time in North Dakota. Republican Governor Doug Burgum signed legislation that effectively bans almost all abortions in his state. There is a short period during the first six weeks when abortions might still be legal, although that obviously is a narrow window. Some women never even know that they are pregnant that early on.
“This bill clarifies and refines existing state law ... and reaffirms North Dakota as a pro-life state,” Burgum said in a statement.
The law was supposed to take effect immediately, although it is worth noting that the state's Supreme Court is still holding up another abortion ban for the state passed last year, not long after the United States Supreme Court effectively overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
Below is the link to this story, including where I obtained the quote used above:
North Dakota governor signs law banning nearly all abortions by Trisha Ahmed, April 24, 2023:
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-north-dakota-six-week-ban-2bccde2925d30dd4772aaed84f3c2d98
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