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August 24, 2015

Ohio: Legislation to Ban Abortions in Cases of Down Syndrome 
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In Ohio, anti-choice activists are pushing for a new law that would make
it illegal for a doctor to perform an abortion if a woman is terminating
the pregnancy because the fetus has tested positive for Down syndrome.
The bill is being pushed by the National Right to Life Committee. The
Legislature is expected to approve the measure. Ohio Republican Governor
John Kasich, who is running for president, has not said whether he
supports the bill, although he has signed a slew of anti-choice
legislation since taking office in 2010.

 

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