COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation outlawing most abortions at 20 weeks beyond fertilization.
The law took effect Wednesday with the Republican governor’s signature. The only exceptions are if the mother’s life is in jeopardy or a doctor determines the fetus can’t survive outside the womb.
These bans are now in effect in 13 states and blocked by court challenges in three other. South Dakota’s ban takes effect July 1.
Under the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling establishing a nationwide right to abortion, states were permitted to restrict abortions after viability. But the ruling offered no legal definition for viability, saying it could range between 24 and 28 weeks into a pregnancy. The high court has yet to rule on the 20-week bans.
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I see a lawsuit in her future!
More proof: There is no GOP War on Women. /s
I guess it’s time for the South Carolina version of Periods for Pence.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=periods%20for%20pence
Didn’t many analysts tout Nikki Haley as a moderate, reasonable Republican because of her response over the confederate flag? What will they say about this???
Hey Women. Are you watching, are you listening?
Because the GOP is the party of limited government and personal liberty.
But seriously…
Maybe she’ll take a cue from George Wallace.
And stand in the Ladies Room doorway.
To block the 30% to 40% of all fertilized eggs that spontaneously miscarry.
While shrieking, “Blastocysts now, blastocysts tomorrow, blastocysts forever!”