North Dakota Bans Abortions in Most Cases After 6 Weeks

North Dakota Bans Abortions in Most Cases After 6 Weeks
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during a press conference in Mandan, N.D., on Feb. 22, 2017. Stephen Yang/Getty Images
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a new law on Monday banning abortions in most cases, including rape or incest, after six weeks of pregnancy. The law is among the strictest in the country.

The legislation only permits abortions within those first six weeks in cases of rape, incest, or medical emergencies.

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