NEW: Iowa Republicans pass a bill to ban most abortions after six weeks. The legislation now goes to Gov. Reynolds to sign into law.
The Rev. Michael Shover of Christ the Redeemer Church in Pella, left, argues with Ryan Maher of Des Moines as anti-abortion and abortion rights protesters clash Tuesday in the Iowa State Capitol rotunda.Iowa Republicans passed a bill late Tuesday to
If it is not blocked by a court, the law would go into effect immediately after Reynolds signs it — which could send abortion clinics in the state, as well as women with appointments scheduled at them in coming days and weeks, scrambling. As it currently stands, abortion remains legal in Iowa until the 20th week of pregnancy.
“Abortion is normal, safe, lifesaving health care,” Connie Ryan, the executive director of the nonprofit Iowa Interfaith Alliance, said at a session reserved for members of the public to discuss the measure. “Iowa is not a theocracy."in the state Capitol throughout the day, with chants audible during several committee sessions where the bill was discussed.
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