Abortion ban in South Carolina temporarily blocked by state Supreme Court

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The South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocked the enforcement of the state's six-week abortion ban. The temporary injunction allows Planned Parenthood clinics in the state to provide abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The injunction will remain in place while Planned Parenthood's lawsuit is litigated. The lawsuit alleges the ban violates the right to privacy granted by the South Carolina Constitution.

3 months ago·Columbia, United States

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Reuters

South Carolina top court puts abortion ban on hold as it hears challenge

South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a state law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy while it considers a challenge to the law by a Planned Parenthood affiliate and other abortion providers.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

S.C. court blocks abortion law as Senate considers new one

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the state's “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks as lawmakers across the street were considering new restrictions.

3 months ago·United States

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abc News

S.C. court blocks abortion law as Senate considers new one

The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it

3 months ago·United States

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CNN

South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocks six-week abortion ban

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the state's six-week abortion ban from being enforced, granting a request from state abortion providers for a temporary injunction while their challenge to the law continues.

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocks 6-week abortion ban

In North Carolina, meanwhile, a federal judge tightened the state’s abortion restrictions, reinstating a ban on the procedure after 20 weeks.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

Abortion ban in South Carolina temporarily blocked by state Supreme Court

The South Carolina state Supreme Court temporarily blocked the state’s six-week abortion ban from taking effect on Wednesday, a decision that came on the same day that the state legislature advanced legislation on a near-total ban on the medical procedure.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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