Battle over 'heartbeat bills' ignites among activists who oppose abortion
For decades, established antiabortion leaders pushed for incremental steps toward chipping away at abortion through state laws, such as making it harder for women to access abortion providers or requiring them to view ultrasounds. But many activists are pressing for a more aggressive strategy now that, they say, the Supreme Court could be on their side. Lawmakers in several GOP-led legislatures have pushed “heartbeat bills” in hopes of getting the Supreme Court — […]
