Nebraska judge supports bans on abortion and transgender surgery.
A Victory for Nebraska: Judge Upholds State’s Restrictions on Abortion and Transgender Surgeries
A judge in Nebraska has made a landmark decision, upholding the state’s restrictions on abortion and transgender surgeries. This ruling paves the way for these limitations to go into effect in the Cornhusker State.
Protecting Life and Ensuring Proper Care
The law, which was passed in May, prohibits abortion beyond 12 weeks, with exceptions for cases involving the life of the mother, rape, and incest. Additionally, it bans transgender surgeries for individuals under 19 years old, including the use of puberty blockers for minors in Nebraska.
Gratitude and Support from Governor Jim Pillen
Governor Jim Pillen (R-NE) expressed his gratitude for the court’s decision, celebrating the ruling on Friday. In a statement, he said, “I am grateful for the court’s thorough decision. I was proud to sign into law a measure that protects kids and defends the unborn, and I am pleased that it has been upheld.”
A Devastating Blow for Abortion Rights Advocates
Unsurprisingly, abortion rights advocates consider this decision a devastating blow to their cause. However, they remain determined to fight back and have vowed to appeal the court’s ruling.
Ruth Richardson, CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, expressed her disappointment, stating, “This decision is a devastating blow to Nebraskans’ fundamental right to make what should be private decisions between them and their doctors. This abortion ban disproportionately affects people in rural areas, people of color, people with low incomes, and young people, further widening already unacceptable health inequities.”
Richardson added, “But, I want to be clear, this is not the end of this fight. We will appeal this decision and, in the meantime, continue to provide abortion before 12 weeks of pregnancy, as permitted by law. Nothing about this setback changes our commitment to standing up for the rights and health of all Nebraskans.”
Nebraska Joins the Movement
Nebraska is now among the growing number of states that have outlawed transgender surgeries for minors. This decision aligns the state with others that have implemented restrictions on abortion following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overruled Roe v. Wade.
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