10/25/2024

Ohio Judge Rules 'Heartbeat Bill' is Unconstitutional

The state's six-week abortion ban has created much controversy

An Ohio judge ruled Thursday that the state's "heartbeat bill," which bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, is unconstitutional following the passage of Issue 1 last November.

Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins granted a permanent injunction on the law, stating that "Ohio voters have spoken. The Ohio Constitution now unequivocally protects the right to abortion."

In November 2023, Ohio voters passed Issue 1 which enshrined an amendment into the state's constitution that protected the right to an abortion.

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