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Louisiana GOP Rejects Rape, Incest Exceptions in Abortion Ban

May 11, 2024, 02:03 PM

In Louisiana, a GOP-controlled legislative committee recently rejected a bill that would have added exceptions for cases of rape and incest to the state's strict abortion ban. This decision came despite strong opposition from Democrats and impactful testimony from doctors and rape survivors. The rejection marks another instance where Louisiana lawmakers have refused to amend the stringent abortion regulations.