The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down the state’s ban on abortions performed after a fetal heartbeat is detected—typically at around six weeks gestation—ruling that the law violates the right to privacy as outlined in the South Carolina Constitution. The 3-2 decision, handed down Jan. 5, came nearly two years after Republican Gov. Henry…
South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban
January 6, 2023
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Indiana Abortion Ban Remains Blocked After State Supreme Court’s Decision, Pending Hearing in January
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order on Oct. 12 that bars the state from enforcing a near-total abortion ban while the court considers whether the ban is in violation of the state’s constitution. It comes after a judge blocked the new abortion ban on Sept. 22, putting it on hold temporarily amid ongoing litigation. State Attorney…
Delaying Injunctions and Prosecutor Vetoes Are Among Abortion War’s Latest Strategies
October 10, 2022
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The Supreme Court ended Roe v. Wade. But ending abortion will likely prove a far harder battle, pro-life leaders say. Pro-choice groups have a wide range of tactics that could keep abortion accessible even in states that voted it illegal. Some of these maneuvers are last-ditch options that will likely only slow pro-life victories. But…
Appeals Court Blocks Near-Total Abortion Ban in Arizona
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Friday temporarily blocked a 150-year-old law in the state that bans nearly all abortions. The three-member panel’s ruling (pdf) comes after a state judge ruled on Sept. 23 (pdf) to lift an injunction against the abortion ban, which makes it a crime to provide an abortion unless the mother’s life is…
Abortion Ban Indefinitely Blocked in Ohio Amid Ongoing Suit
Ohio’s abortion ban, which applies after a fetal heartbeat is detected, has been blocked indefinitely amid ongoing litigation brought by abortion providers challenging the state laws. Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins previously issued a temporary injunction on Sept. 14, which blocked the abortion ban for 14 days, before granting the preliminary injunction on…
Arizona Judge Stands By Pro-Life Ruling
An Arizona judge on Friday rejected a bid by abortion advocates to freeze her earlier order that allowed enforcement of a Civil-War-era law that made it a crime to provide an abortion unless the mother’s life is in danger. Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson on Sept. 30 declined to put on hold her…
Thousands Gather at Pennsylvanian State Capitol for ‘March for Life’ Rally
HARRISBURG, Pa.—Thousands of pro-life activists and supporters from across Pennsylvania converged on the State Capitol for the second annual March for Life rally on Monday, advocating for state laws that reflect pro-life policies in relation to abortion. The march was the first of its type in the capital city since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned…
West Virginia Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban With a Few Exceptions, Sends to Governor’s Desk
The West Virginia legislature passed a near-total abortion ban on Tuesday, sending the measure to the governor’s desk. If it becomes law, some Republicans in the state have said they hope it will make it impossible for the state’s only abortion clinic to continue to offer the procedure. The proposed legislation bans abortions with exceptions…
Capitol Report (Sept. 13): Whistleblower Says Twitter Indifferent Over Chinese Spy; Stock Market Crashes
September 13, 2022
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The latest inflation numbers are in. How are prices moving and what does the administration says amid pressure from Republicans? On Capitol Hill, Sen. Lindsay Graham proposes a national abortion ban. What’s in his bill, and who’s supporting it? The former security chief testified before the Senate. He said Twitter executives were unmoved when he…
Indiana Abortion Ban Challenge Finds Judge After Initial Withdrawals
September 10, 2022
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A lawsuit filed against Indiana’s abortion ban has finally found a judge after two judges had recused themselves from the case. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 30, challenged Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which was recently signed into law by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb. This was the first new abortion ban passed by a state…
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