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June 17, 2021

North Carolina's Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Court
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In a victory for reproductive rights, a federal court ruled Wednesday
that North Carolina's ban on abortions after 20 weeks is
unconstitutional and creates a credible threat of prosecution for
providers. A lawyer with the Center for Reproductive Rights, who argued
the case, celebrated the ruling, saying, "Forcing someone to continue a
pregnancy against their will is a violation of their basic humanity,
their rights, and their freedom."

In related news, in Missouri, a federal court last week blocked a ban on
abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy.


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