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Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution, leaving access out-of-reach for many

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A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned a portion of the state's near total ban on abortion. Women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency. It was a narrow win for abortion rights advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the landmark Roe v. Wade last year.

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Reuters

Oklahoma top court finds right to abortion to preserve mother's life

Oklahoma's highest court on Tuesday ruled the state's constitution protects a right to an abortion to preserve the mother's life, and that a doctor does not need to wait until there is an immediate medical emergency to perform one.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency. The court

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules state constitution allows for abortions in life-threatening pregnancies

The state constitution includes "an inherent right of a pregnant woman to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to save her life," the court ruled.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency

1 year ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Oklahoma must allow abortion if mother’s life is threatened, court rules

The 5-to-4 ruling overturned part of the state’s near-total abortion ban, allowing an exemption if a doctor says the pregnancy could threaten the patient’s life.

1 year ago

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Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency. It was a narrow win for abortion rights advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court s truck down Roe v. Wade. The court ruled that a woman has the right under the state Constitution to rec…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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