Oklahoma House gives final approval to bill that prohibits abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.
is one of several culture-war issues conservatives in GOP-led states have embraced, like restricting LGBTQ rights, that drive the party’s base in an election year.
Although Stitt already signed a bill earlier this year to make performing an abortion a felony crime in Oklahoma, that measure is not set to take effect until later in the summer and might not withstand a legal challenge.Because the measure approved Thursday has an “emergency” provision, it takes effect immediately after the governor signs it, and abortion providers say will immediately end most abortions in Oklahoma.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Oklahoma House Sends Texas-Style Abortion Ban To GovernorThe Oklahoma House has given final approval to a Texas-style abortion ban that prohibits abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Weiterlesen »
Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificatesRepublicans in conservative states across the country have introduced several bills this year targeting transgender and nonbinary people.
Weiterlesen »
Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificatesOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates
Weiterlesen »
Oklahoma lawmakers advance bitcoin mining legislationThe lower chamber of Oklahoma's state legislature approved a bitcoin mining-focused bill this week.
Weiterlesen »
Court Dismisses Challenge to Enforcement Mechanism of TX Pro-Life LawA federal court dismissed all challenges to the private enforcement mechanism of Texas’s six-week abortion ban on Tuesday.
Weiterlesen »
Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary gender markers
Weiterlesen »