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South Carolina Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban

5/15/2025

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South Carolina's Supreme Court has upheld a controversial six-week abortion ban, marking a significant moment in the state's stringent abortion laws. This ruling establishes a fetal heartbeat as the threshold for prohibiting abortions, allowing exceptions only for rape, incest, and maternal health. Governor McMaster celebrated the decision as a triumph for pro-life supporters, while Planned Parenthood condemned the ruling for jeopardizing women's health.

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South Carolina's Supreme Court has upheld a controversial six-week abortion ban, marking a significant moment in the state's stringent abortion laws. This ruling establishes a fetal heartbeat as the threshold for prohibiting abortions, allowing exceptions only for rape, incest, and maternal health. Governor McMaster celebrated the decision as a triumph for pro-life supporters, while Planned Parenthood condemned the ruling for jeopardizing women's health.