However, the article is a bit light on the details. Like, was the state being sued? If so, who was suing them? Also, can this be appealed? Or is the legislature there going to have to try to pass a constitutional amendment allowing the practice of forced birth? I’ll go look it up, but I just find it odd that none of that context was provided in the article.
This is excellent news.
However, the article is a bit light on the details. Like, was the state being sued? If so, who was suing them? Also, can this be appealed? Or is the legislature there going to have to try to pass a constitutional amendment allowing the practice of forced birth? I’ll go look it up, but I just find it odd that none of that context was provided in the article.
EDIT: here’s an article with more details and the full text of the judge’s ruling: https://www.wabe.org/breaking-judge-rules-georgias-restrictive-abortion-law-unconstitutional/
It will likely be appealed. The case is:
EDIT: AP is continuously updating the article, so I imagine that they’ll probably add some or all of this context before long.