The 360 | Do the new abortion restrictions go too far?
Speed readWhat's happening: Alabama's governor on Wednesday signed into law the nation’s strictest abortion legislation – resulting in a near-total ban on the procedure in the state with no exeptions for rape or incest and prison sentences of up to 99 years for doctors who provide abortions.
Why there's debate: The bills have caused outcry from pro-choice groups, who argue that by removing legal options for abortion providers, women’s health and safety will be compromised. What's next: Restrictive abortion bans have been roundly ruled unconstitutional by federal courts for failing the "viability" criteria established by Roe v. Wade. A Kentucky bill was suspended by a judge within hours of its passing. Any prospect of the bills in Georgia and Alabama becoming lasting law would ultimately require a reevaluation or rejection of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.
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