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March 31, 2020

Judges Strike Down Abortion Bans in Texas and Ohio
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Federal judges have struck down recent abortion bans that Texas and Ohio
enacted as part of their response to the coronavirus outbreak by
claiming abortions are "non-essential" procedures. Judge Lee Yeakel
said, "Regarding a woman's right to a pre-fetal-viability abortion, the
Supreme Court has spoken clearly. There can be no outright ban on such a
procedure."


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