News Alert: Kansas Supreme Court rules state constitution protects abortion rights, a decision that could lead to challenges in other states

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that the state's constitution protects abortion rights, blocking a 2015 state law that banned a second-trimester abortion procedure. The ruling found that Kansas protections could potentially override any federal restrictions on abortion, a finding that could pave the way for similar challenges in other states that are trying to strictly control abortion. More than 11 states across the Midwest and South have been passing laws that ban abortion procedures after six weeks — often before women even know they are pregnant.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Apr 26, 11:35 AM     Kansas Supreme Court rules state constitution protects abortion rights, a decision that could lead to challenges in other states The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that the state's constitution protects abortion rights, blocking a 2015 state law that banned a second-trimester abortion procedure. The ruling found that Kansas protections could potentially override any federal restrictions on abortion, a finding that could pave the way for similar challenges in other states that are trying to strictly control abortion. More than 11 states across the Midwest and South have been passing laws that ban abortion procedures after six weeks — often before women even know they are pregnant. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071