Iowa governor seeks special session on abortion following six-week ban rejection.
Gov. Kim Reynolds Calls for Special Session to Enact Stricter Abortion Laws
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) has taken a bold step in response to the state Supreme Court striking down Iowa’s six-week abortion ban. She has called for a special session for Iowa lawmakers to enact stricter abortion laws, showing her commitment to protecting unborn lives.
The Republican-dominant Iowa legislature will convene on July 11, with the sole purpose of addressing abortion and ensuring the protection of innocent, defenseless lives. This session is a direct response to the will of Iowans who have elected representatives willing to stand up for the rights of the unborn.
A Stand for Pro-Life Principles
“Iowans have voted strongly in support of pro-life principles and against the arbitrary destruction of innocent lives,” Governor Reynolds emphasized. Her call for this special session reflects the unwavering commitment of Iowa’s elected officials to champion the rights of the unborn.
This move comes after the Iowa Supreme Court, in a 3-3 ruling, declared Reynolds’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional. Introduced in 2018, the ban was nullified by a district court in 2019. However, recent developments have prompted the governor to take action.
A New Opportunity to Protect Life
In 2022, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that there is no fundamental right to abortion in the state’s constitution. This decision, combined with the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, has created an opportunity for Iowa to reevaluate its abortion laws.
The high court acknowledged that while it could not endorse Reynolds’s law due to the post-Dobbs context, it remains open to hearing a new case on limiting abortion access. Currently, abortion is banned after 22 weeks in Iowa.
Now, lawmakers will gather in Des Moines to discuss a new abortion ban. With a GOP majority in both the House and Senate, it is highly likely that a more restrictive ban will be considered.
Reynolds expressed her disappointment with the lack of action from the Iowa Supreme Court, stating, “This disregard for the will of Iowa voters and lawmakers will not deter us from our mission to protect the unborn by law.”
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Stricter Abortion Laws Across the Nation
As of July 5, abortion is heavily restricted or banned in 23 states. The six-week abortion ban, like the one in Iowa, is considered one of the strictest in the U.S. Georgia and North Dakota have officially implemented six-week bans.
In April, Florida signed a six-week ban into law, but it is currently on hold while the Florida Supreme Court reviews the state’s existing 15-week ban.
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