North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple signed the nation’s toughest abortion legislation into law yesterday despite the presence of protesters outside. The law bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is “detectable,” as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Similar bans are are under consideration in Kansas, Ohio, and elsewhere.
Bette Grande is a Republican State Representative in North Dakota, and a primary sponsor of the state’s abortion bill.
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