North Dakota Supreme Court Reinstates State Abortion Ban

A protection of life, or violation of reproductive rights?
North Dakota Supreme Court Reinstates State Abortion Ban
Above: An abortion clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 18, 2024. Image credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Right narrative

North Dakota's abortion ban rightfully takes effect after the state Supreme Court failed to reach the supermajority needed to overturn it. The dissenting justices correctly noted that the law's medical exceptions are clear and reasonable, requiring only that physicians use proper medical judgment. Constitutional rights don't evolve based on public opinion — only amendments can establish new rights.

Left narrative

North Dakota's abortion ban is a devastating attack on reproductive freedom that forces doctors to choose between providing care and going to prison. The ban's vague exceptions create dangerous uncertainty for physicians treating pregnancy complications. This cruel law violates constitutional rights to bodily autonomy and medical decision-making.

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