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The abortion ban in Iowa that was signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds has been temporarily blocked by an Iowa judge.
Abortion Ban In Iowa Blocked By Judge Days After Signed Into Law! (PHOTO: ABC7 Chicago)
Why Abortion Ban In Iowa Blocked By A Judge?
The abortion ban in Iowa, which would have prohibited most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, was set to go into effect but is now on hold while the courts assess its constitutionality, ABC 13 News reported. As a result, abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The new law, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature in a special session, would have banned abortions once the cardiac activity is detected, which typically occurs around six weeks of pregnancy before many women even know they are pregnant. The law faced immediate legal challenges from organizations like the ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States, and the Emma Goldman Clinic.
Judge Joseph Seidlin presided over a hearing regarding the law on Friday, and while he took the matter under advisement, Gov. Reynolds went ahead and signed the bill into law. This move prompted further urgency among abortion providers who rushed to schedule appointments and prepare patients for the uncertainty that lay ahead. Clinics stayed open late and made hundreds of calls to accommodate as many appointments as possible.
The blocking of the abortion ban in Iowa provides a reprieve for reproductive rights advocates in Iowa, but the legal battle is far from over. The abortion ban in Iowa’s constitutionality will be thoroughly assessed during the court proceedings, and the fate of abortion access in Iowa hangs in the balance until a final decision is reached.
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Issue of Abortion Ban In Iowa
The contentious issue of the abortion ban in Iowa continues to be a flashpoint in state legislatures across the country, with lawmakers and activists on both sides of the debate closely watching the developments in Iowa. The outcome of this legal challenge could have implications for other states that are considering or have passed similar abortion restrictions.
As the case unfolds, stakeholders on all sides of the abortion debate are gearing up for what could be a landmark decision in the fight for reproductive rights in Iowa and beyond.
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