Ohio judge to rule Monday on whether the state’s abortion ban stands
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A county judge could rule as early as Monday on Ohio’s law banning virtually all abortions, a decision that will take into consideration the decision by voters to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
The 2019 law under consideration by Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins bans most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before many women are aware.
A group of abortion clinics sought to overturn the law even before voters approved Issue 1, which gives every person in Ohio “the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions.”
Ohio’s Republican attorney general, Dave Yost, acknowledged in court filings that the 2023 amendment rendered the ban unconstitutional, but has sought to maintain other elements of the prohibition, including certain notification and reporting provisions.
Related articles
Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
ATLANTA (AP) — Officials at Georgia’s Kennesaw State University say a student was killed in a weeken2024-05-21Experts at Boao forum express optimism about AI but urge oversight
BOAO, Hainan, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Guest speakers of a panel discussion on artificial intelligence (2024-05-21Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn wanted to keep their six year relationship 'personal'
Hours after Taylor Swift's latest album dropped, all eyes are on her ex Joe Alwyn.With apparent refe2024-05-21ADB economist lauds efforts to sustain growth
Recovery: Nation maintains strong investment inflowsChina is expected to maintain stable growth this2024-05-21A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
CLAIM: The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin2024-05-21House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after long struggle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreig2024-05-21
atest comment