Kentucky’s abortion ban resumes following emergency request by pro-life attorney general
This weekend, both Kentucky and Louisiana courts ruled to reinstate abortion bans after lawsuit initially blocked the pro-life laws from taking effect.
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Kentucky Supreme Court blocks enforcement of state’s pro-life law
The state was back in court today after losing at the highest court in Kentucky.
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Kentucky’s last two abortion centers stop aborting after legislature overrides veto of pro-life law
The law prohibits abortions performed past 15 weeks and the dispensation of abortion pills by mail.
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Supreme Court rules Kentucky AG has authority to defend pro-life law the governor wants gone
The ruling is likely to have ramifications for how much discretion attorneys general of one party have in states where the other party occupies the governor’s mansion.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court to review Kentucky AG’s power to defend pro-life laws
While the case will not set precedent for abortion law itself, it will have ramifications for how much discretion attorneys general of one party have in states where the other party occupies the governor’s mansion. Meanwhile, the Court still hasn't announced whether it will hear a case on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
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Kentucky Republicans empower attorney general to enforce pro-life laws without Dem governor
Attorney General Daniel Cameron will be able to seek civil and criminal penalties for any violation of the state's abortion laws, according to a report.
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20 states back Kentucky in asking Supreme Court to uphold dismemberment abortion ban
The National Abortion Federation’s own instructional materials describe dismemberment abortions as 'grasping a fetal part,' then 'withdraw[ing] the forceps while gently rotating it' to achieve 'separation.'
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Church sues KY governor for right to resume religious gatherings
The state's Republican Attorney General joined the church's lawsuit, saying that 'even in times of crisis, the law must be followed ... and defend(ed).'
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Kentucky gov vetoes bill that would ban infanticide, let AG suspend abortions
Gov. Andrew Beshear defended himself by saying 'I'm just not doing divisive issues right now.'
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Iowa, Kentucky demand abortions stop during coronavirus outbreak
Iowa's governor and Kentucky's attorney general are taking steps to stop violators in their states.
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