The rights of unborn babies have just been given a huge boost, with nearly all abortions carried out in the state of Alabama becoming a crime—except under extenuating circumstances.
The bill was passed in the state Senate on May 14 and was signed into law one day later by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. According to bill doctors, performing abortion will face imprisonment from 10 to 99 years, the same as faced by rapists and murderers.
