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South Carolina governor signs bill banning most abortions

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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) on Thursday signed a bill into law that would ban most abortions in the state, the latest state to enact stringent abortion restrictions.

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Yahoo News

SC governor signs abortion ban; Planned Parenthood sues

South Carolina’s governor on Thursday signed a law banning most abortions, one of his top priorities since he took office more than four years ago. Planned Parenthood immediately sued, effectively preventing the measure from taking effect. The “South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act” is similar to abortion restriction laws that a dozen states have previously passed.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Banning Most Abortions; State Pledges to Defend it Against Planned Parenthood Suit

South Carolina governor signs bill banning most abortions; state pledges to defend it against Planned Parenthood suit.

3 years ago·India

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Reuters

South Carolina passes abortion ban, Planned Parenthood sues

By Rich McKay - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday signed into law a ban on almost all abortions in the state and the women's health group Planned Parenthood followed with a lawsuit, arguing the measure was unconstitutional. As one of the most restrictive abortion bans, the so-called "fetal heartbeat" law bans abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, often at six

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

SC governor signs abortion ban; Planned Parenthood sues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s governor on Thursday signed a law banning most abortions, one of his top priorities since he took office more than four years ago. Planned Parenthood...

3 years ago·United States

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