What’s Current: Oklahoma House passes bill banning abortion

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed the Oklahoma Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion law late Monday.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed the Oklahoma Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion law late Monday.

Oklahoma House passes bill banning all abortions:

“The controversial Oklahoma bill manages to sideline abortion services by revoking the medical licenses of any doctor found performing the procedure for any other reason than in cases of miscarriage or severe physical trauma to the fetus or pregnant woman. Doctors who do perform abortions outside this spectrum may face felony charges.”

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Susan Cox

Susan Cox is a feminist writer and academic living in the United States. She teaches in Philosophy.