Tennessee would criminalize helping minors get abortions under bill heading to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is poised to become the second state in the nation to make it illegal for adults to help minors get an abortion without parental consent, a proposal that is likely to face immediate legal challenges should Gov. Bill Lee sign it into law.
Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Statehouse approved the bill Wednesday, clearing the way for the measure to head to the Republican governor’s desk. While Lee hasn’t public commented on the proposal, he has repeatedly defended enacting the state’s sweeping abortion ban and stressed his opposition to the procedure.
Yet, even if Lee signs the measure into law, reproductive rights advocates are expected to move quickly to ask a court to block the statute from being enforced. Last year, Idaho became the first state to enact the so-called “ abortion trafficking ” law, but a federal judge has since temporarily blocked the law after reproductive rights groups sued to challenge it.
Related articles
Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk
Socialite Jasmine Hartin has been seen enjoying a beach snuggle with her new mystery man.Ms Hartin w2024-05-21New energy projects cater to Xizang's power needs
The Omatingga wind farm, the world's largest wind power project in an ultrahigh-altitude area, offic2024-05-21Industry sees OpenAI's Sora as a game changer
The text-to-video Sora model is on display on a smartphone with the OpenAI logo visible in the backg2024-05-21US, Arab states at odds on truce
People inspect the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Saturday.Airs2024-05-21College baseball notebook: Conference tournaments to decide NCAA automatic bids and many at
The field for the NCAA baseball tournament will take shape this week with conference tournaments det2024-05-21Xi Extends Condolences to Greek President over Deadly Train Collision
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21
atest comment