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Iowa Supreme Court Deadlock Prevents Six-Week Abortion Ban

‘MORIBUND’

The justices were split 3-3 on the decision, upholding a lower court’s 2019 ruling that blocked Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ strict “fetal heartbeat” law from taking effect.

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

Published Jun. 16 2023 11:22AM EDT

Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) speaks during a campaign event at Sioux Gateway Airport on November 3, 2022 in Sioux City, Iowa. — Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

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