Oklahoma Legislature Passes Near-Total Ban on Abortion

“Oklahoma’s legislature on Tuesday passed a near-total ban on abortion, one of the most sweeping bans passed this year as Republican-led states test the constitutional limits of abortion rights,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The Oklahoma bill bans abortion from the beginning of pregnancy except if the life of the mother is in danger. There is no exception for rape or incest.”

“Under the law, an abortion provider could face up to 10 years in prison. Mothers wouldn’t face criminal penalties.”