The block halts the 'Human Life Protection Act' from taking effect in the state.
. Earlier this month, a federal judge from Georgia blocked an order prohibiting abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy when a fetal heartbeat can be detected .
“This is not only a victory for the people of Alabama — it’s a victory for the entire nation,” said Staci Fox, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast in a statement. “We said it from the start: this ban is blatantly unconstitutional and we will fight it every step of the way.” Republican Rep. Terri Collins, who championed the abortion ban in the Alabama legislature, responded to the ruling,, “Today’s ruling is both expected and welcomed. Our law was designed to overturn Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court level, and today’s ruling is merely the first of many steps on that legal journey. I remain confident that our mission will be successful and appreciate the support of millions of citizens who support our effort to preserve unborn life.
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked an Alabama law that would have banned abortion at every stage of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
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