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South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban

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South Carolina Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Heartbeat Abortion Ban
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster walks off the stage during a rally with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Florence Regional Airport on March 12, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina. Sean Rayford/Getty Images
Samantha Flom
By Samantha Flom
1/6/2023Updated: 1/6/2023
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down the state’s ban on abortions performed after a fetal heartbeat is detected—typically at around six weeks gestation—ruling that the law violates the right to privacy as outlined in the South Carolina Constitution.

The 3-2 decision, handed down Jan. 5, came nearly two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act into law.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].
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