Federal appeals court, citing Roe v. Wade reversal, lets Georgia's "heartbeat" abortion law take effect
cbsNOV 2022
This is a major victory for those who value bodily autonomy and a woman's right to have authority over her own health. No one else should be allowed to govern women's health decisions. This overturned law has had deadly consequences, so it's up to judges to make corrections to the law where legislators have erred.
Although this judge's ruling will probably again be overruled by the state Supreme Court, McBurney has put the lives of innocent babies and young women, who may have to deal with the lifelong trauma caused by an abortion, at risk in the interim. More must be done to make sure the will of the people isn't overturned by rogue actors.
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