Today, a federal judge blocked Alabama’s abortion ban from going into effect on November 15. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama had sued the state, saying the law, which would ban abortion in almost every case, is unconstitutional.
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ranking published this week. Patients seeking an abortion in the state already go through several obstacles in order to obtain this type of care. There are currently onlyin the entire state. Abortion care is banned in Alabama after 21.6 weeks of gestation, and women seeking to terminate their pregnancies must undergo a 48-hour waiting period and state-mandated counseling before they can access the procedure.
"[It is] a dark day for women in Alabama and across this country. Banning abortion is bad enough. Imprisoning doctors for providing care goes beyond the brink," Staci Fox, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates, said in a statement provided to Refinery29."Alabama politicians will forever live in infamy for this vote, and we will make sure that every woman knows who to hold accountable.
HB 314 passed in the state Senate 25 to 6 on Tuesday evening. Everyone who voted for the legislation was
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