Polish Woman Denied Abortion, Despite Health Risks

Pro-Life Nation, Interesting article, By JACK HITT about Abortion laws in El Salvador

South Dakota Bans Most Abortions
In South Dakota, legislators have introduced a bill that outlaws most abortions within the state. On March 6, 2006, Gov. Mike Rounds (R) signed a bill that bans nearly all abortions in the state. This is in direct conflict with the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973. Read More

Mississippi Does the Same Thing
Mississippi has some of strictest abortion laws in the nation. The state requires a 24-hour waiting period and counseling for all abortions, plus the consent of both parents for minors who seek the procedure. One March 1, 2006, Gov. Haley Barbour (R) said he would most-likely sign a bill under consideration in the state House that would ban most abortions in Mississippi. The measure would allow abortion only to save a woman's life. It would make no exception in cases of rape or incest. Read More

Is Iowa Next? Could an Abortion Ban Happen in Iowa?

So far, while there have been attempts, no such ban has been made in Illinois. Since January 2006, attempts to repeal emergency contraception rule: At least three bills have been introduced by Illinois lawmakers to overturn Governor Rod Blagojevitch's (D) regulation which requires pharmacies to directly or indirectly fill prescriptions for emergency contraceptives. Pharmacist and Representative Ron Stephens, (R-Greenville) said: "We're not saying take it off the market. We're just saying for those pharmacists who have a religious problem with it, don't make us fill it." Blagojevich responded: "Now, I understand that several bills have been introduced that would overturn my executive order to protect women's reproductive freedoms. So let me make something else very clear - if any of those bills reach my desk, they are dead on arrival." Rep. Kurt Granberg, (D-Carlyle) who cosponsored two of the bills said: "Pharmacists weren't allowed to do what they think is right. And I don't think that's appropriate government business." Pam Sutherland of the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council said: "It was comforting that the governor was there to protect women's access. I think women will be able to rest easy knowing that the governor will veto any legislation that comes to his desk."

Visit our Events page to get the latest meeting times and locations: https://chicagonow.org/events.php