Louisiana Rep. Delisha Boyd seeks to add rape and incest exceptions to the state's abortion ban.

Louisiana Rep. Delisha Boyd, whose mother faced limited options in 1969 due to Louisiana's then-abortion ban, seeks to add rape and incest exceptions to the state's current ban. Despite nationwide support for such measures, her first attempt failed last year amid opposition from Republican legislators and anti-abortion groups. Boyd's personal connection to the issue drives her ongoing fight for change.

April 10, 2024
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