South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the U.S. as opponents keep pushing limits
Women who get an abortion and anyone who helps them could face up to 30 years in prison.
Women who get an abortion and anyone who helps them could face up to 30 years in prison.
‘The court has made some anti-family rulings that are wildly out of touch with the people of Alabama.’
Trump declared public support for IVF last year after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law.
It’s been an attempt to thread the divide between his base of anti-abortion supporters and the majority of Americans who support abortion rights.
And they’re all-in for Joe Biden.
Marilyn Lands flipped a seat in ruby red Alabama running on reproductive rights, now Democrats hope to repeat as access continues to shrink.
‘Tonight’s victory is a political earthquake in Alabama — the heart of Republican territory and ground zero for the most egregious attacks on our fundamental freedoms.’
While IVF is popular, some anti-abortion advocates have been pushing to recognize embryos and fetuses as humans as a step toward banning abortion.
‘What happened in Alabama around IVF is not unique to Alabama. We’re seeing Republicans run with this issue.’
Patients and doctors had traveled to Montgomery, to urge lawmakers to find a solution. They described appointments that were abruptly canceled and how their paths to parenthood were suddenly put in doubt.