What a Georgia Judge's Decision to Strike Down Six-Week Abortion Ban Means
A Georgia judge struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban on Monday, in what advocates hope is a sign of growing energy for protecting reproductive rights in the judiciary across the country. The ruling “demonstrates the momentum that is
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Editorial: Getting choice back — Georgia judge sides with sanity on abortion
There’s a glimmer of light in Georgia this week after state Judge Robert McBurney struck down the state’s cruel abortion ban, which prohibited abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. As many medical professionals and advocates have routinely pointed out,
Judge's Overturning of Georgia Abortion Ban Challenged by Attorney General
Georgia's Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has challenged a judge's overturning of the state's six-week abortion ban. On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that the ban—which was instated in 2022 and effectively outlawed abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy—violated Georgia's state constitution.
Georgia appeals ruling striking down state’s abortion ban
Georgia’s Republican attorney general has appealed a judge’s ruling from earlier this week that struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban. Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is appealing the
Georgia attorney general appeals judge’s abortion ban rollback
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is asking Georgia's Supreme Court to reinstate the six-week abortion ban while the court reviews the state's appeal.
GSU professor critiques ruling that halted Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University, talked about the constitutional merits of the ruling that found Georgia's six-week abortion ban unconstitutional.
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Voters should read this Georgia judge’s abortion ruling
Judge McBurney acknowledged Georgia’s competing interest in fetal life, but rejected the state’s claim that anyone who engages in or facilitates termination of “a post-embryonic cardiac activity
Georgia judge strikes down six-week abortion ban in landmark ruling, citing women’s rights and public health concerns
Reproductive rights defenders are celebrating a significant legal victory after Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney struck down Georgia’s controversial six-week abortion ban, known as the LIFE Act, on Monday.
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Opinion - Voters should read this Georgia judge’s abortion ruling
Judge McBurney acknowledged Georgia’s competing interest in fetal life, but rejected the state’s claim that anyone who engages in or facilitates termination of “a post-embryonic cardiac activity pregnancy” can be guilty of a felony under the Georgia constitution.
No One Expects a Judge's Rollback of Georgia's Abortion Ban to Be the Last Word
Any changes to abortion policy in Southern states could have an impact that resonates beyond their borders. Most states in the region have bans in place, forcing women who are seeking abortion procedures to travel to obtain them.
Judge rules Georgia's six-week abortion ban unconstitutional
ATLANTA − Georgia’s abortion ban has been struck down by a Fulton Superior Court judge, making the Peach State one of only two Southern states to allow abortion access after six weeks.  The 26-page decision Monday from Fulton Superior Judge Robert McBurney repealed Georgia’s Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act,
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Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban Overturned by Fulton County Court as Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes Celebrates
Georgia's six-week abortion ban was overturned by a judge, marking a win for reproductive rights advocates like Senator ...
Georgia attorney general appeals a judge's rollback of abortion ban
Georgia's Republican attorney general is appealing a judge's ruling that the state's abortion ban is unconstitutional ...
Fulton Judge Considers Whether to Clarify 2 New Ga. Election Certification Rules
Supporters of the rules say they are necessary to ensure the accuracy of the vote totals before county election officials ...
Georgia judge signals openness to keeping controversial new election rules
A judge in Georgia is signaling that he’s inclined to keep two new rules created by the state’s election board that drew ...
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Here's what the recent Heartbeat Law ruling means for Georgians
The decision, however, is unlikely to end the state’s ongoing legal battles over abortion rights. Judge Robert McBurney ...
Georgia election board, Republicans head to trial against Democrats over late rule changes
The Georgia State Election Board and Republicans will square off against Democrats Tuesday over controversial rule changes to ...