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News Articles: Heartbeat Bill

Protestors at state capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia's six-week ban on abortions is now law, effective immediately

Thursday on Political Rewind: Yesterday, a federal appeals court allowed Georgia House Bill 481 to take effect immediately, restricting abortion access after around six weeks with few exceptions. Our panel breaks down the ruling, the political implications, and the future of abortion access in Georgia.

July 21, 2022
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By:
  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
protest at GA capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Timeline on Georgia abortion law challenge; Jan. 6 committee stops pause

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As a federal appeals court asks for arguments in the case of Georgia's heartbeat bill, our panel analyzes the state's record in keeping pregnant mothers and infants healthy. Plus, the Supreme Court might have opened the door for prayer in public schools. 

June 28, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The Supreme Court

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade — here's what it means for Georgia

Friday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: The team hosted a live panel in reaction to the breaking news of The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. 

 

 

 

June 24, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
A crowd of a couple hundred people gathered at the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park on May 3, 2022, to demonstrating in support of abortion access.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Candidates react to Supreme Court leak; Record early voting turnout; Rivian update

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgians set a new early voting turnout record. Plus, details of the state's $1.5B Rivian deal come to light. And candidates react to a leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned.

May 04, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
A photo of Johnny Isakson.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Former Sen. Johnny Isakson's legacy; A dive into Georgia's film industry

Monday on Political Rewind: A giant of Georgia politics died over the weekend. Former Sen. Johnny Isakson passed away Sunday. He served many years in Congress, gaining a national reputation as an affable bipartisan. Later on the show, a deep dive into Ga.'s film industry with guest host Donna Lowry.

December 20, 2021
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By:
  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • and 2 more
This July 21, 2012, file photo photo, shows the exterior of the U.S. Courthouse for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Federal Court Considers Restrictive Ga. Abortion Law; Kemp Calls Special Session

Friday on Political Rewind: A federal appeals court took up the question of Georgia's controversial abortion statute. The law, which would effectively outlaw abortion, never went into effect because of a lower court ruling. Also, Gov. Brian Kemp issued the formal call for a special session of the General Assembly to redraw Georgia's political maps.

September 24, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sarah Kallis ,
  • and 1 more
Doctors standing in circle

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  • Health

State Democrats Fear Texas-Style Abortion Bill In Georgia

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hold a hearing on Georgia’s HB 241 Sept. 24.  Known as the Living Infants Fairness Equality (LIFE) Act, it also sought to prevent abortions beyond six weeks except in special situations.

September 16, 2021
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By:
  • Tim Darnell
GPB News NPR

Federal Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Restrictions

A federal judge is permanently blocking Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat" abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge...

July 13, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Tyler Perry attends the 2019 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in New Orleans.

Tyler Perry Says He Can't 'Up And Leave' Filming In Georgia

Tyler Perry said he cannot "just up and leave" filming in Georgia despite Hollywood's backlash against the state's "heartbeat" abortion law.

September 28, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press
The ACLU argued for a injunction against Georgia's heartbeat bill in federal court on Monday.

First Hearing Held On Injunction Against Georgia's 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law

Georgia's new state law that effectively bans abortions around six weeks into pregnancy made its first appearance in federal court Monday. The American...

September 23, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Read The Lawsuit Challenging Georgia's 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill

A new lawsuit claims Georgia's abortion law, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2020, violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The 36-page suit,...

July 23, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Health

Opioids and Abortion: How Georgia's Legal Landscape Impacts Pregnant Women with Addiction

Marshae Jones, an Alabama woman charged with manslaughter for allegedly starting a fight that led to her getting shot and having a miscarriage, will not...

July 15, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 1 more
The empty courtroom is seen at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: ACLU Challenges 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law, SCOTUS Rules On Census & Gerrymandering

On this edition of Political Rewind, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has filed a lawsuit asking the federal court to block implementation...

June 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Law

Tugging at Your Heartstrings: How Emotional Rhetoric Shapes Legislation

In the era of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” the focus on language in politics is high. What a bill is or campaign is called can be just as...

June 05, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Surrounded by supporters of the bill, Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 481, the "heartbeat bill," setting the stage for a legal battle as the state attempts to outlaw most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

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  • Politics

Georgia Abortion Bill Redefines 'Personhood' — And Raises Confusion

The state of Georgia — and the country — is divided over so-called "heartbeat" bills and other new state laws restricting abortion. Many are confused...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
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