'Make no mistake: the Kentucky Legislature's sole goal with this law is to shut down health centers and completely eliminate abortion access in the state.'
that the ban could make Kentucky the first state in nearly five decades to block access to abortion at any stage of pregnancy.just on the heels of Wednesday's vote that they are taking legal action in an effort to keep the clinics open and operating while the ban, known as H.B. 3, is litigated. They hope, ultimately, to overturn the law, which they deemed"cruel and unconstitutional."
"Make no mistake: the Kentucky Legislature's sole goal with this law is to shut down health centers and completely eliminate abortion access in the state," Planned Parenthood said in a statement."But we haven't lost hope—we're getting to work. Trust us when we say that we will do everything in our power to stop this insidious law from preventing Kentuckians from accessing the vital, time-sensitive healthcare they need and deserve.
"We urge the court to block this law immediately," Amiri added,"and ensure that people in Kentucky can continue to access abortion care."a measure that bars healthcare professionals from performing abortions at any stage of pregnancy. Similar to the new Kentucky law and the Mississippi ban, the Oklahoma measure contains a narrow exception for pregnant patients whose lives are at risk.The Oklahoma ban is set to take effect in August.
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