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HealthWith Kentucky’s abortion ban in effect, pregnant patients can’t get an abortion in the state unless their lives are at risk. That’s forcing some to seek care elsewhere. Out of Kentucky’s seven bordering states, only one has abortion protections. Alana Watson made the trip to an abortion provider in Illinois and documented moments along the way, to better understand what the process is for those seeking care.
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The court said in Wednesday’s order that it was taking over appeals of a judge’s decision last month that blocked the law a week after it took effect.
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HealthThe plaintiffs practice Judaism, a religion which does not believe life begins at conception.
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Kentucky’s abortion access has shifted multiple times this year. In April, after the legislature passed a more than 70-page omnibus abortion bill, providers stopped services for a week. That bill was later partially blocked, but clinics stopped again in June after the Roe decision, setting in motion the state’s trigger ban.
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Abortion rights advocates hope Kentuckians will follow Kansas’ lead. But the language voters will see in Kentucky differs significantly from the defeated proposal.
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The law makes it a felony to provide abortions in most cases, with exceptions only to save the life of the pregnant patient, if there are fatal fetal anomalies, or in cases of rape or incest up to 10 weeks.
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The lawsuit is filed on behalf of Hoosier Jews for Choice and five people who practice religions including Judaism and Islam.
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HealthIndiana’s new law makes it a level 5 felony and carries a fine of up to $10,000 and six years in prison for anyone providing an abortion outside of the narrow exceptions.
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Abortions might be illegal right now in the commonwealth, but the state’s two providers – both in Louisville – are doing what they can to help with access to care.
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Pro-life advocates who work to discourage pregnant women from getting abortions are anticipating increased demand for their services following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.Crisis pregnancy centers provide women with free testing, ultrasounds, education, counseling, and often times, support following birth.