North Carolina 12-week abortion ban goes into effect, down from 20-week limit
Abortions are now prohibited in North Carolina after 12-weeks after a new ban goes into effect.
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Abortions are now prohibited in North Carolina after 12-weeks after a new ban goes into effect.
H.B. 190, Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB, a bill that features revisions to abortion law changes made in S.B.20, Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, was signed by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday.
A ruling Friday from U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles denied the request from Planned Parenthood and Dr. Beverly Gray, who sought a restraining order to prevent the law that bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy from taking effect Saturday.
WILMINGTON — Lawmakers and healthcare providers have been scrambling to clarify changes in the state’s 12-week abortion law before it takes effect July 1.
Federal District Judge Catherine Eagles on Wednesday had a hearing about a lawsuit seeking to pause the implementation of the state's law. A decision is expected by Friday on a temporary pause.