An Iowa judge ruled that the state’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, limiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. This law, passed last year but previously blocked, follows a June Iowa Supreme Court decision stating there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state.
Lawyers for abortion providers requested a buffer period for continuity of services, citing the 24-hour waiting period required by Iowa law. Abortion had been legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The law’s enactment is a victory for Iowa’s Republican leaders after years of legislative battles. It aligns Iowa with over a dozen states that have sharply restricted abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Exceptions under Iowa’s law include cases of rape reported within 45 days, incest reported within 145 days, fetal abnormalities incompatible with life, or threats to the mother’s life. Despite the law, Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic will continue to provide services in compliance with the new restrictions.
Planned Parenthood has prepared for this outcome by expanding facilities in nearby states. However, the transition brings challenges, especially for those unaware of the new law and facing limited appointment availability.
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