Some Republicans were willing to compromise on abortion ban exceptions. Activists made sure they didn't.

ProPublica reviewed 12 of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. Few changed in 2023, as state lawmakers caved to pressure from anti-abortion groups opposing exceptions for rape, incest and health risks.

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