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Kansas Poised to Join ‘Heartbeat’ Brigade

Now that the dam on unconstitutional first trimester abortion bills has broken, Kansas wants in on the action.

Now that the dam on unconstitutional first trimester abortion bills has broken, Kansas wants in on the action.

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North Dakota Heartbeat Ban: Will the Governor Sign? And Does it Matter?

North Carolina Governor Jack Dalrymple

The governor of North Dakota has three days to sign a heartbeat ban into law, but that might not matter. Even among anti-choice legal experts, it’s a given that the bill won’t ever stop anyone from getting an abortion.

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Will the North Dakota Legislature Pass a Heartbeat Ban This Week?

Arkansas recently approved the earliest abortion ban in the nation. Will other states follow suit?

Arkansas recently approved the earliest abortion ban in the nation, but it may not hold that distinction for long.

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Arkansas Legislature Overrides 12-Week Ban Veto—Now What?

Now that the most restrictive abortion ban in the country is about to become law, what happens next?

The question now is whether the ban will go into effect in June, or if it is enjoined while the legal challenges occur.

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Gov. Beebe Vetoes Unconstitutional Heartbeat Abortion Ban, Will Legislature Override Again?

Governor Mike Beebe.

The governor has used the same argument to veto the even more restrictive 12-week ban. Will the legislature override him anyway?

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Arkansas Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of 20-Week Abortion Ban, Passes Heartbeat Ban

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The GOP is highly concerned about fiscal responsibility, unless the money is being wasted defending unconstitutional abortion bans.

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Arkansas Governor Vetoes 20-Week Abortion Ban

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe.

The governor will veto a ban on abortions after 20 weeks.

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Modified Arkansas Heartbeat Ban Heads to Senate, Then Governor

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A likely 12 week abortion ban has almost cleared every hoop in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Senate Passes Unconstitutional 20-Week Ban, House Committee Passes Unconstitutional Heartbeat Ban

The Arkansas Senate passed a 20 week ban, sending it back to the House then on to the governor.

The Senate passes a 20 week ban, sending it back to the House then on to the governor.

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Arkansas Heartbeat Ban Fails in Committee; Too Strict for Some, Too Lenient for Others

Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, right, speaks during a news conference at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Feb. 4, 2013.

The heartbeat ban may be stuck in committee. Why? It’s not strict enough.

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