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Iowa has enforced a six-week abortion ban, becoming the 22nd state to impose significant restrictions on abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn federal abortion rights. The state’s Supreme Court recently upheld the ban despite a challenge from Planned Parenthood. The ban, which includes exceptions for rape, medical emergencies, and fatal fetal anomalies, was passed during a special legislative session in 2023. Previously, abortion was legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks.
Maggie DeWitte of Pulse Life Advocates celebrated the enforcement and expressed hopes for even stricter laws. Pro-abortion rights groups vowed to continue their fight, criticizing the ban for endangering women’s health. The White House and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the new law, emphasizing its unpopularity and potential impact on women’s health. Planned Parenthood plans to assist women seeking abortions by facilitating travel to clinics in neighboring states with less restrictive laws.
