North Dakota approved one of the harshest anti-ab0rtion laws in the country on Monday, when Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation prohibiting ab0rtion throughout pregnancy, with limited exceptions up to six weeks gestation.
Aborti0n would only be permitted in those early weeks in cases of r@pe, incest, or medical emergency, such as ectopic pregnancy.
“This bill clarifies and refines existing state law… and reaffirms North Dakota as a pro-life state,” Burgum stated.
Last year, the United States Supreme Court’s decision to reverse the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which legalized ab0rtion worldwide, resulted in several state bills outlawing or regulating the operation. Many faced legal repercussions.
Ab0rtion restrictions at all stages of pregnancy are currently in effect in at least 13 states, with others on hold due to judicial injunctions.
On the other hand, Democratic governors in at least 20 states launched a network this year to strengthen ab0rtion access after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that removed women’s constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy and shifted regulatory authority over the procedure to state governments.
The North Dakota law is intended to take effect immediately. Still, the state Supreme Court ruled last month that a previous prohibition must be suspended while a case over its constitutionality is heard.
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Last week, lawmakers said they planned to pass the latest bill as a statement to the state’s high court that the people of North Dakota want to limit ab0rtion.
Supporters argue that the bill signed on Monday defends every human life, while opponents say it will have disastrous effects on women and girls.
Ab0rtion clinics are no longer available in North Dakota. The Red River Women’s Clinic, the state’s lone clinic, closed its doors in Fargo last summer and relocated operations a short distance across the border to Moorhead, Minnesota, where ab0rtion is still allowed. The clinic’s owner still fights the constitutionality of North Dakota’s previous ab0rtion ban in court.
It is predicted that this new restriction will also face legal challenges.
Republican Sen. Janne Myrdal of Edinburg supported the current state measure.
“North Dakota has always been pro-life and believed in valuing the moms and children both,” Myrdal explained in an interview. “We’re pretty happy and grateful that the governor stands with that value.”
Democratic Rep. Liz Conmy voted against the bill and expressed disappointment that Burgum would sign it.
“I don’t think women in North Dakota are going to accept this, and there will be action in the future to get our rights back,” Conmy added. “Our Legislature is overwhelmingly pro-pregnancy, but I think women in the state would like to make their own decisions.”
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For almost 4 years, Jason Martin has been a freelance writer for newspapers, journals, blogs, books, and online material. He covers the most recent news as well as many other topics.