Oklahoma

Abortion is subject to restrictions imposed by state law in Oklahoma. The state has criminalized abortion since 1910 and a new law criminalizing abortion, with increased penalties, recently took effect. Oklahoma's criminal and civil abortion laws do not punish the mother in connection with an abortion and do not apply to unintentional miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and related treatments, in vitro fertilization, or contraception. Attorney General John O'Connor released guidance for law enforcement following the state's most recent abortion law taking effect, emphasizing that Oklahoma law enforcement should be focused on ending elective abortion in the state and that other scenarios should be handled with "careful discretion" and in consultation with the Attorney General's office.

Latest Abortion News from Oklahoma

The Tulsa Women's Clinic has been in stasis since Oklahoma introduced its own abortion ban, modelled on Texas's, effectively outlawing the procedure in the state from the moment of fertilisation. (links to abc.net.au)

Abortion providers and advocates filed a lawsuit Friday asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to strike down two laws that make it a felony to perform an abortion — one that’s been on the books since 1910, and one set to go into effect next month. (links to Oklahoman.com)

“As more states ban abortion, it is all the more imperative that this court act swiftly to rule under its own constitution and restore abortion access in the state,” Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a statement. (links to thehill.com)

The White House dropped plans Friday to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky. (links to Kfor.com News)

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