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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFederal judge voids Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion restriction
Source: Associated Press
Federal judge voids Georgia heartbeat abortion restriction
By JEFF AMY
July 13, 2020
ATLANTA (AP) A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgias 2019 heartbeat abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ruled against the state in a lawsuit filed by abortion providers and an advocacy group. Jones had temporarily blocked the law in October, and it never went into effect. The new ruling permanently enjoins the state from ever enforcing House Bill 481.
Georgias measure sought to ban abortions once a detectable human heartbeat was present, with some limited exceptions. Cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women realize theyre pregnant, according to a legal challenge. The bill narrowly passed the Georgia General Assembly amid intense lobbying for and against.
Those who challenged the lawsuit said the ruling proves their contention that the measure was unconstitutional. Lead plaintiff SisterSong, an Atlanta-based group that fights abortion restrictions on behalf of African American and other women of color, called it a huge win for bodily autonomy.
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By JEFF AMY
July 13, 2020
ATLANTA (AP) A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked Georgias 2019 heartbeat abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. District Judge Steve Jones ruled against the state in a lawsuit filed by abortion providers and an advocacy group. Jones had temporarily blocked the law in October, and it never went into effect. The new ruling permanently enjoins the state from ever enforcing House Bill 481.
Georgias measure sought to ban abortions once a detectable human heartbeat was present, with some limited exceptions. Cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women realize theyre pregnant, according to a legal challenge. The bill narrowly passed the Georgia General Assembly amid intense lobbying for and against.
Those who challenged the lawsuit said the ruling proves their contention that the measure was unconstitutional. Lead plaintiff SisterSong, an Atlanta-based group that fights abortion restrictions on behalf of African American and other women of color, called it a huge win for bodily autonomy.
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Federal judge voids Georgia 'heartbeat' abortion restriction (Original Post)
Eugene
Jul 2020
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brer cat
(24,630 posts)1. Excellent news!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)2. K&R
Ilsa
(61,709 posts)3. One reason many women
barely get their abortions within the first trimester is money. Many have to save or borrow funds to afford the travel, overnight stays for repeat appointments, taking time off work, etc. Heartbeat bills make getting an abortion almost impossible. I'm glad the judge saw through the phony bill.
crickets
(25,988 posts)4. Good news. K&R for visibility.