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North Carolina Prohibits Elective Abortions After 12 Weeks
North Carolina lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban elective abortions after 12 weeks. The state previously allowed abortions up to 20 weeks. The vote overrode a vote from Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper by a slim margin, according to the Washington Stand. Republican lawmakers called the vote a “compromise,” as the bill does not ban all forms of abortion.
Republicans currently have a supermajority in NC’s House, holding 72 seats out of 120. Charlotte-are Rep. Tricia Cotham switched parties in April from Democrat to Republican, providing the state with the votes needed to override Cooper. (LEARN MORE: Watch And Be Inspired By Asbury Revival’s Inter-Denominational Phenomenon)
NC Democrats Don’t Want To Protect The Unborn
“This bill will create dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship, leading to harm for pregnant women and their families. With its medically unnecessary obstacles and restrictions, it will make abortion unavailable to many women,” Cooper said of the bill, which he vetoed on May 14.
But NC Republicans want to protect life. According to the article author, “North Carolina pro-lifers could have passed a heartbeat (six-week) bill like Georgia or Florida, or possibly a complete prohibition on abortion like other states. But that would surely get vetoed, and they would lack the votes to override.”
What can you do to protect the lives of the unborn today?
Your voice is saving the lives of the unborn. Even if you don’t live in NC, you can tell your lawmakers that your vote depends on their work to protect Life. (LEARN MORE: 32,000 Fewer Abortions Happened After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned, Report States)
Contact your local lawmakers today and tell them how important Life is to your vote. Sign up for www.Change. MillionVoices.org today (text MV to 80550). We’ll ensure that your voice is always heard. Share this article with your friends and family so they can stay informed.