That won’t stop Republican states and I doubt it will stop the Supreme Court from drastically limiting abortion rights.
Most Americans are opposed to fetal ‘heartbeat bills’ and closing abortion clinics, exclusive poll shows https://t.co/2FHgzQITv7
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 3, 2019
Abortion is still legal in the United States, but for women in vast swaths of the country it’s a right in name onlyhttps://t.co/PGYpApZwp0
— POLITICO (@politico) May 31, 2019
States Passing Abortion Bans
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) May 30, 2019
1. Alabama
2. Arkansas
3. Georgia
4. Kentucky
5. Louisiana
6. Mississippi
7. Missouri
8. Ohio
9. Utah
States with Highest Infant Mortality Rates
1. Mississippi
2. Arkansas
5. Alabama
8. Georgia
9. Ohio
10. Louisiana
15. Kentucky
18. Missouri
26. Utah
States passing abortion bans:
— Kate *Abortion is healthcare* Kelly (@Kate_Kelly_Esq) May 30, 2019
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Utah
States that haven't ratified the Equal Rights Amendment:
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Kentucky (ratified, but attempted to rescind in 1978)
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Utah
A judicious and helpful piece by @kim_wehle on Alabama’s abortion law and why it’s not likely to lead to a showdown in the Supreme Court. https://t.co/CbxwTstYUP
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 28, 2019
Strong support from most white women, especially those who identify as evangelical Christians, has helped Republicans dominate local government in the states passing the most restrictive measures on abortion. https://t.co/N97nqzC9ni
— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) May 23, 2019
Sad! 