Alabama’s Governor Signs Abortion Ban into Law

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the measure.

  • Published 15 May 2019
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Alabama’s governor has signed the most stringent abortion ban in the nation. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the measure Wednesday. The law will make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony punishable by 10 to 99 years or life in prison. The bill contains an exception for when the pregnancy creates a serious health risk for the woman, but not an exception for rape or incest. There would be no punishment for… Read at AP News