Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases
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May 31, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations.
In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before a doctor can perform an abortion. The court said this language conflicts with a previous ruling it issued in March that determined the Oklahoma Constitution provides an "inherent right of a pregnant woman to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to pr...
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