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ACLU, Planned Parenthood File Lawsuit Challenging Alabama Abortion Ban
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ACLU of Alabama Comment on Governor Ivey Signing HB314
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Less than 24 hours after the Alabama Senate passed HB314, the nation’s most restrictive ban on abortion that includes no exceptions for rape or incest, Governor Ivey has signed this legislation.
ACLU of Alabama Comment on HB314 Passing Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the Alabama Senate passed HB314, the most restrictive abortion ban in the country which would criminalize abortion with no exception for rape or incest.
ACLU-AL Comment on HB314 Passing Senate Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- This morning, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB314 with one amendment to add exceptions for rape and incest. The ACLU of Alabama offers the following comment.
ACLU of Alabama Comment on HB314 Passing House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the Alabama House considered HB314, the most restrictive abortion ban in the country which would criminalize abortion with no exception for rape or incest. The bill passed with a vote of 74-3.