North Dakota Reinstates Near-Total Abortion Ban

North Dakotas Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban, making it a Class C felony with penalties of up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, and mothers life/health risks within the first six weeks. The ruling was not unanimous, with three justices finding parts unconstitutionally vague. North Dakota now has one of the most restrictive abortion bans, with no operating clinics and residents traveling to Minnesota for abortions. The legal landscape has shifted since Roe v. Wades overturn, with a trigger ban and later blocked statute leading to this appeal. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.