Appeals Court Allows Louisiana Law to take Effect
That May Close Three Out of Four Abortion Clinics
In a victory for pro-life advocates in Louisiana, a federal appeals court has overturned a block a federal judge put in place to stop a new law from taking effect that may close three of the four abortion clinics operating in the Bayou State. Ref. Source 2j.
Louisiana lawmakers approve a bill banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. A bill banning abortions in Louisiana once a fetal heartbeat is detected secured final passage in the Legislature Wednesday. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will sign the bill. Current Louisiana law prevents abortions after 20 weeks. Source 7x.