14 States Protect Babies From Abortions Now, More States Will Ban Abortions in 2023

In just 6 months since the Dobbs decision on June 24, 14 states are already protecting babies from abortion and 2023 could see as many as 10 more states on board with abortion bans that help women and children.

Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade some 14 states have banned abortions and are either protecting unborn babies from the moment of conception or have heartbeat laws protecting babies when their heartbeat can be detected at 6 weeks. Some states have done both.

But the battle to save babies from abortions is not over. Another 8 states are currently fighting in court to get their abortion ban or heartbeat law upheld. And a few more states could see abortion bans proposed in their state legislatures during the next legislative session, especially if elections in those states yield a pro-life governor or a pro-life legislature.

A new study by the Guttmacher Institute confirms LifeNews’ analysis of the 14 states where abortions are currently banned.

Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia have banned abortions and have varying exceptions, Georgia has a 6-week ban in place protecting babies after their heartbeat is detectable, and abortions are banned in Wisconsin as the legislature and governor battle over the future of the pre-Roe law. Every state allows care for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy and has an exception to protect the life of the mother… (Excerpt from LIFENEWS.COM)