The law allows abortions to save a pregnant patient's life "in a medical emergency" and supporters said doctors still would decide what an emergency is, though that could change later if it becomes perceived as a loophole. There's also an exception for cases of rape, sexual assault or incest that have been reported to law enforcement, but it doesn't help victims who don't report the crimes to police.
The Republican-dominated Oklahoma Legislature approved the abortion ban Thursday, and GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt, a strong abortion foe, is expected to sign it once it reaches his desk, probably early next week. The bill contains a clause that says it takes effect as soon as he does. Even if a challenge were successful, Rabia Muqaddam, a senior Center for Reproductive Rights attorney said, "It may be some time and the results will just continue to be catastrophic for patients."
Katy Gluck, a 39-year-old health care worker from the Oklahoma City area, joined a group of about a half dozen protesters Friday at the Capitol as they chanted, "My body, my choice" in the rotunda. "Ultimately, a lot of this is going to come down to a risk assessment by each abortion provider to decide what level of risk they're able to take on," said Jessica Arons, a senior American Civil Liberties Union attorney on abortion issues.The exception allowing abortions to save a pregnant person's life doesn't specify who has the final say on what constitutes a medical emergency, but Treat and other supporters said doctors still will be empowered to make those decisions.
Conservatives are always so serious about policy debate.
I am right leaning and support abortion and homosexuality for left wingers you guys need every genetic dead end I can think of .
The only formula democrats can find is abortion.
My body MY CHOICE!
I don't think any of those chicks is gonna need to worry about abortion. Especially Grimace in the middle.
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