What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant, returned to court Thursday with Planned Parenthood and the state arguing over what could be two different ways to define a heartbeat in the law.
Even the state Supreme Court justices who upheld the new law in August noted there appeared to be two definitions of “fetal heartbeat” ending the window in which someone could seek an abortion. They wrote that question would be “for another day.”
That day arrived Thursday, as Circuit Judge Daniel Coble considered Planned Parenthood’s request to block the new law until courts could decide in their suit over the definitions and the state’s request to throw out the lawsuit. He said he will try to rule in a few weeks. No matter what Coble decides, his ruling will face months, if not years, of appeals.
Related articles
Nadhim Zahawi insists Tories were 'wrong to oust Boris Johnson': Former Chancellor hails ex
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi insists the Tories were 'wrong to oust Boris Johnson'.In his first n2024-05-20- "Nanhaijiu 103", China's home-grown rescue vessel with a displacement of 19,000 tons is put into use2024-05-20
Four China's C919 aircraft to serve during Spring Festival travel rush
(ECNS) -- As this year's spring travel rush approaches, China Eastern Airlines plans to operate 7832024-05-20- Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-20
Team Penske in spotlight as it prepares run for Indy 500 pole with Larson a serious contender
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All of the attention ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is squarely on2024-05-20Chinese community energizes Cape Town Carnival
Performers from the Chinese community perform dragon and lion dances at Cape Town Carnival in Cape T2024-05-20
atest comment