Published 10/01/2024 1:39:35 p.m.

Georgia judge strikes down state’s abortion ban as unconstitutional. Will it last?

Summary by The Christian Science Monitor

The state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022, was deemed in violation of Georgia’s constitution. Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order “liberty in Georgia includes ... the power of a woman to control her own body.”

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BBC News

Georgia court strikes down state abortion ban

The ruling could open abortion access in the US South, where several states have severely limited access to the procedure.

10/01/2024 1:22:43 p.m.·United Kingdom

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MSNBC

Judge strikes down Georgia’s abortion ban, but not quickly enough for some

A court ruling striking down a Republican-imposed abortion ban in Georgia comes too late for Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller.

10/01/2024 1:39:35 p.m.·United States

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Salon

Georgia's strict abortion ban is unconstitutional, judge rules

“Liberty in Georgia includes in its meaning … the power of a woman to control her own body,” Judge McBurney wrote

10/01/2024 2:52:50 p.m.·S F, United States

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The Christian Science Monitor

Georgia judge strikes down state’s abortion ban as unconstitutional. Will it last?

10/01/2024 3:36:51 p.m.·Boston, United States

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Truthout

Georgia Judge Strikes Down State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban

On Monday, a Georgia judge struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, finding that the law unconstitutionally violated residents’ liberties. The law — known as the LIFE Act — was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) in 2019, but only went into effect in 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled federal abortion protections that had been established by Roe v. Wade. Fulton County Superior Court… Source

10/01/2024 6:35:53 p.m.·Sacramento, United States

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LifeSiteNews

Judge strikes down Georgia's 6 week abortion ban as 'unconstitutional'

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney's Monday decision to overturn Georgia's six week abortion ban means babies will now be allowed to be killed up until the 20 week mark.

10/01/2024 10:03:55 p.m.

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