Welcome! From the heartbeat of the nation, The Daily Pulse gives you a look into pro-life news from the past 24 hours. Today, we are giving you a run down of states and the pro-life movement since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Iowa Could Become the Next State to Protect Babies From Abortions Tomorrow
The Iowa Supreme Court is poised to make a crucial decision the state’s heartbeat law, potentially positioning Iowa as the next state safeguarding unborn babies from abortions. This case, brought forward by the abortion industry, is a challenge against the law that mostly bars abortions once an unborn baby’s heartbeat is detected, typically around six weeks of pregnancy. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds office is contesting a 2019 decision that previously obstructed this law.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Signed Bill Allowing Abortions Up to Birth
Minnesota’s Governor, Tim Walz, and the legislature have recently established a law allowing legal abortion at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason, echoing the stance of Warren Hern, a renowned late-abortion practitioner based in Colorado. Hern, known for his significant contribution to the field through an influential abortion textbook and five decades of practice, is candid about his practice, as reflected in a profile by Elaine Godfrey for The Atlantic. He performs abortions up to approximately 32 weeks, generally refraining from procedures beyond this point due to the potential risks to women’s health, barring some exceptions.Planned Parenthood Closes Abortion Biz in Utah
Planned Parenthood, the country’s largest abortion provider, has shut down a facility in Logan, Utah amidst ongoing legal battles by state officials to enforce the state’s abortion ban. This closure closely follows the organization’s recent announcement of a 15% staff layoff across its abortion chain.
