Top Stories May 15, 2019
Alabama Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Bill, Now The Court Battle Begins
By News & Guts
MONTGOMERY, AL - MAY 15: The Confederate Memorial stands outside the Governor's office at the Alabama State Capitol on May 15, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. Today Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion into state law. (Photo by Julie Bennett/Getty Images)
Alabama governor Kay Ivey wasted no time signing the most extreme abortion ban in the country. It bans all abortions, except when the mother's life is in danger.
Today, I signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act. To the bill's many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians' deeply held belief that every life is precious & that every life is a sacred gift from God. https://t.co/DwKJyAjSs8 pic.twitter.com/PIUQip6nmw
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) May 15, 2019
Now the fight begins. The law doesn't take effect for six months and with court battles, it may be put on hold for a long time to come. The ACLU and Planned Parents are filing a lawsuit asking a court to ban the law from taking effect at all. The Washington Post writes:
As a crop duster with a banner saying "Abortion is okay," hummed above the capitol, circling back and forth around the governor's mansion, a group of women below let out a cheer.
"Just another day in Alabama," said Mia Raven, director of People Organizing for Women's Empowerment and Rights (POWER) House. "We knew this would pass and we got ready."
These bans aren't in effect — yet. You can still make an appointment at your local health center, and get care. We will fight to ensure that patients — and everyone in this country — can still access health care, no matter what. #ALpolitics
— Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) May 15, 2019
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