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Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments on constitutionality of state's abortion law

State Supreme Court justices heard arguments from both sides on Tuesday in a case that bring into question the constitutionality of Georgia's abortion law, which currently bans abortions past about six weeks of pregnancy. 

March 29, 2023
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
Atlanta protests Supreme Court Roe v Wade decision

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A judge overturned Georgia’s strict abortion ban. What now?

A Fulton County judge ruled Tuesday to overturn Georgia’s recently implemented abortion ban — setting the state’s abortion restrictions back to previous timelines.

November 16, 2022
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By:
  • Riley Bunch

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  • News

Georgia State University legal expert weighs in on what's next for state's abortion law

Georgia’s ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has been struck down. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled Tuesday that since the law was passed when Roe v. Wade was the law of the land, it is currently void, but may be reenacted in the Georgia legislature.

November 16, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello

Groups File Motion To Block Georgia 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law

A coalition of groups in opposition to the state's tighter abortion law have filed a motion to block it from taking effect. The American Civil Liberties...

July 23, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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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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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

Georgia District Attorneys Divided On Meaning Of New Abortion Law

A newly-signed abortion law in Georgia has some district attorneys saying women who have abortions could face criminal charges for their actions. But,...

May 23, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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