Judge Strikes Down Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban

The law banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat was detected.
Judge Strikes Down Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban
Abortion advocates gather for a rally in Columbus, Ohio, on June 24, 2022. Megan Jelinger/Reuters
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Ohio’s abortion ban is no longer in effect after a judge on Oct. 24 ruled that a constitutional amendment means that voters rejected such restrictions.

“Ohio voters have spoken. The Ohio Constitution now unequivocally protects the right to abortion,” Common Pleas Court Judge Christian A. Jenkins said.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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