Ohio Judge Strikes Down State’s 6Week Abortion Ban

Oct 25, 2024

A county judge in Ohio ruled Thursday that the state’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, permanently blocking the law from taking effect. Judge Christian Jenkins blocked Ohio’s “Heartbeat Act,” signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019, arguing last year’s abortion ballot initiative that amended the state constitution… Ohio Judge Strikes Down State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban