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Coverage dated December 13, 2021

2nd Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban

Headline from WHEC Rochester

MASON, Ohio (AP) — One of the Ohio cities that voted recently to criminalize abortion within its limits has reversed its decision.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    2nd Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    The largely symbolic measure drew demonstrations by abortion rights backers, who called it unconstitutional.

  2. The Hill

    Ohio city reverses ban on abortions (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    An Ohio city that criminalized abortions in late October has reversed course after elected officials repealed the law entirely on Monday.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The measure made it illegal to procure or perform an abortion within city limits or to “aid and abet” the procedure by providing money, transportation or medical instructions.

  4. Newsweek

    Ohio city reverses decision to criminalize abortion after 2 council members lose election (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The short-lived measure took effect on November 24 and sparked protests from abortion-rights demonstrators who claimed it was unconstitutional.

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