Coverage dated July 10, 2023 to July 11, 2023

Iowa Republican lawmakers send near-total abortion ban to governor's desk

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The bill would ban abortions once cardiac activity is detected in an embryo or fetus.

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NPR
Iowa lawmakers' special session is aimed at further restricting abortion (opens NPR)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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Abortion in Iowa is legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Lawmakers will meet Tuesday in a special session — as Republicans try to pass a bill banning nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Washington Post
What you need to know about Iowa’s impending abortion ban (opens Washington Post)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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An FAQ about the abortion ban that Iowa's House and Senate are considering on Tuesday, which would ban abortions once fetal cardiac activity has been detected.
MyNorthwest
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign on Friday (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 10, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon
The New Republic
“Shame!”: Iowa Protesters Try to Stop Republicans’ Extreme Abortion Ban (opens The New Republic)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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The Iowa legislature is holding a special session with the singular aim of passing the abortion ban.
Local News 8
Iowa’s special session places abortion at forefront in 2024 GOP primary (opens Local News 8)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Iowa’s legislature will kick off a special session Tuesday aimed at banning abortion in most cases after about six weeks of pregnancy, elevating the issue in a state blanketed by 2024 presidential contenders who have sought to avoid the kinds of specifics the Republican-…
UPI
Hundreds protest as Iowa expected to pass 6-week abortion ban in special session (opens UPI)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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Iowa lawmakers are meeting for a special session on Tuesday with one item up for debate: Gov. Kim Reynolds' six-week abortion ban.
Sioux City Journal
Iowa Republican lawmakers prepare to ban most abortions (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Jul 10, 2023
Sioux City Journal's feed description
DES MOINES — Iowa Republican lawmakers Tuesday quickly advanced a near-total abortion ban over shouts, chanting and profanity during a one-day special session, making another attempt to enact a law
NBC News
Iowa Republicans set to kick off special session to push a 6-week abortion ban (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 10, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The GOP governor called the Legislature back for a special session to push for a ban on most abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy.
WOWK Charleston
1 Iowa chamber approves law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published Jul 10, 2023
WOWK Charleston's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new ban on almost all abortions in Iowa after roughly six weeks of pregnancy prevailed with exclusively Republican support in one chamber of the Legislature late Tuesday n…
The Guardian
Republican-controlled Iowa legislature to vote on six-week abortion ban (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 10, 2023
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Governor Kim Reynolds called for a special session after the state supreme court deemed an earlier abortion ban unconstitutional
Globe Gazette
Iowa Republican lawmakers send near-total abortion ban to governor's desk (opens Globe Gazette)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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The bill would ban abortions once cardiac activity is detected in an embryo or fetus.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Seattle Times
Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morning (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Seattle Times's feed description
A legal challenge has been filed to block Iowa’s new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Wyoming Public Media
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon session Tuesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign the bill on Friday.
MyNorthwest
Iowa's new abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by GOP lawmakers (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A legal challenge was filed Wednesday to block Iowa's new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy,
Portland Press Herald
Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban is challenged in court, a day after it was passed by Republicans (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around 6 weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
The Boston Globe
Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill Tuesday night. A legal challenge was filed by morning. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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Republican Governor Kim Reynolds says she’ll sign the bill into law on Friday. It would take effect immediately.
Jezebel
Iowa Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban After 14-Hour Debate (opens Jezebel)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Jezebel's feed description
“This state is ridiculous,” one resident testified before lawmakers. “You guys are lying to yourselves and you’re offending everyone, including God."
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Iowa’s House approves ban on abortion after heartbeat (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new ban on almost all abortions in Iowa after roughly six weeks of pregnancy prevailed in one chamber of the Legislature with exclusively Republican support late Tuesday night, as tensions flared during a special session ordered by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Wall Street Journal
Iowa Lawmakers Pass Six-Week Abortion Ban (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Jul 11, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
State joins a number of other Republican-led states that have moved to limit abortion access.
WTOP Washington DC
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks during special session ordered by Gov. Reynolds (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks during special session ordered by Gov. Reynolds.
The Guardian
First Thing: Iowa Republicans pass six-week abortion ban (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 11, 2023
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Legislation latest in raft of state anti-abortion laws since Roe v Wade was overturned. Plus, Trump not entitled to immunity

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