Ohio judge declares 2019 "heartbeat law" unconstitutional, aligning with reproductive rights amendment.
A county judge in Ohio has declared the 2019 "heartbeat law," which banned most abortions once cardiac activity is detected, unconstitutional. Judge Christian Jenkins ruled this decision aligns with a voter-approved amendment protecting reproductive rights, passed last year. He criticized Ohio's Attorney General for attempting to uphold parts of the law despite the amendment. The Attorney General's office is reviewing whether to appeal the ruling.
October 24, 2024
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