Georgia Supreme Court Upholds ‘Heartbeat’ Law Banning Abortion
The Supreme Court of Georgia upheld the state’s law that bans abortion at six weeks and recognizes the personhood of unborn babies.
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Appeals Court May Wait to Rule on Georgia Abortion Law Until ‘Dobbs’ Is Decided
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Sept. 24 to consider overturning a permanent injunction blocking the 2019 Heartbeat Law from going into effect. Similar to a recently enacted law in Texas, Georgia’s law would prohibit abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. The law would also grant personhood rights to an unborn child.
Critic of Georgia Bill: Removing Informed Consent for Abortion a Step Backward
The Woman's Right to Immediate Access Act would remove the requirement that a woman seeking an abortion certify that she has seen informational materials and an ultrasound.
