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Courts say anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills' are unconstitutional. So why do they keep coming?

But just as often as they are introduced, these bills get stymied. They are held up in committees, rejected in legislative votes, vetoed by governors and struck down in courts. Not one state has managed to put a heartbeat bill into lasting practice. In the past few weeks alone, lawmakers in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi,… Read More »

Kasich veto of abortion 'heartbeat bill' stands as Ohio legislature fails to override it

The Ohio legislature has failed to override a veto by Republican Gov. John Kasich of legislation that would have banned abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. The legislature convened in a rare post-Christmas session Thursday to try to override the veto of the legislation, which has been dubbed the “heartbeat bill.” The House… Read More »