Lawmakers in Nebraska have proposed new legislation banning abortion after 20 weeks (except when the woman's life is in danger), making the new argument that fetuses can feel pain. (Other states have tried unsuccesfully to ban such procedures in the past, but never with the argument of pain to the baby.) Experts suggest this case may make its way to the Supreme Court. No one knows for certain if fetuses at 20 weeks can feel pain, although evidence suggests so. Pro-Life groups are now coming foward, claiming the legislation is unconstitutional, although the bill has yet to be even voted on, let alone passed. Legal experts are pinned in a battle on this one, with some claiming the bill to be fully constitutional, while others disagree. It will be interesting to see if this does make it to the Supreme Court (which I bet it will, seeing as it's in conflict with Roe v. Wade), but I sincerely hope this does become law. All I have to say is, I'm pulling for you, Nebraska. Fingers crossed.
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