A&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;judge on Monday overturned the southern US state's ban on performing abortions for women who are more than six weeks pregnant.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that&nbsp;Georgia's so-called "heartbeat" abortion law is unconstitutional.

The state law banned abortions after an embryo's cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks, before many women even know they are pregnant.

It was passed by the Republican-dominated state legislature in 2019 and went into effect in 2022 after the US Supreme Court struck down the nationwide right to the procedure.

The Supreme Court's abortion ruling unleashed a wave of restrictions in nearly two dozen of the 50 US states, and abortion rights have become a key issue in the November presidential election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.

McBurney's ruling once again allows abortions in&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;up until viability, which is around 22 weeks of pregnancy.

"Liberty in&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;includes... the power of a woman to control her own body, to decide what happens to it and in it, and to reject state interference with her healthcare choices," the judge said.

"That power is not, however, unlimited," he added. "When a fetus growing inside a woman reaches viability, when society can assume care and responsibility for that separate life, then -- and only then -- may society intervene."

The nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights welcomed McBurney's ruling but noted that&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, may ask the state supreme court to block it and reinstate the strict abortion ban.

"If he does so, abortion providers and advocates will fight to preserve this ruling and to ensure every Georgian can make the personal medical decisions that are best for their health, their futures and their families," the Center for Reproductive Rights said in a statement.

Monica Simpson, executive director of the group which brought the case, the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, called the judge's ruling a "significant step in the right direction" but said it came too late for two women in&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;who died because they were denied timely abortion access.

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A Georgia judge on Monday overturned the southern US state's ban on performing abortions for women who are more than six weeks pregnant. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that Georgia's so-called "heartbeat" abortion law is unconstitutional.

A Georgia judge on Monday overturned the southern US state's ban on performing abortions for women who are more than six weeks pregnant. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that Georgia's so-called "heartbeat" abortion law is unconstitutional. The state law banned abortions after an embryo's cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks, before many women even know they are pregnant. It was passed by the Republican-dominated state legislature in 2019 and went into effect in 2022 after the US Supreme Court struck down the nationwide right to the procedure. The Supreme Court's abortion ruling unleashed a wave of restrictions in nearly two dozen of the 50 US states, and abortion rights have become a key issue in the November presidential election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. McBurney's ruling once again allows abortions in Georgia up until viability, which is around 22 weeks of pregnancy. "Liberty in Georgia includes... the power of a woman to control her own body, to decide what happens to it and in it, and to reject state interference with her healthcare choices," the judge said. "That power is not, however, unlimited," he added. "When a fetus growing inside a woman reaches viability, when society can assume care and responsibility for that separate life, then -- and only then -- may society intervene." The nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights welcomed McBurney's ruling but noted that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, may ask the state supreme court to block it and reinstate the strict abortion ban. "If he does so, abortion providers and advocates will fight to preserve this ruling and to ensure every Georgian can make the personal medical decisions that are best for their health, their futures and their families," the Center for Reproductive Rights said in a statement. Monica Simpson, executive director of the group which brought the case, the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, called the judge's ruling a "significant step in the right direction" but said it came too late for two women in Georgia who died because they were denied timely abortion access. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Georgia judge overturns US state's abortion ban, calls abortion law 'unconstitutional'

Georgia's controversial LIFE abortion ban, which forbids abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, has been reinstated by the state's Supreme court. The court has put on hold a lower court's overturning the ban as it considers an appeal by the state attorney general's office.&nbsp;

It not only upheld the state's ban on abortion but also rejected the abortion sector's demand for a 24-hour notice period prior to the ban's restoration.

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The one-page decision did not provide any justification for granting the state's request to reinstate the ban.

In the judgement, the court said that "the state of Georgia’s emergency petition … seeking a stay of the order of the superior court of Fulton county in the above-styled action is hereby granted."&nbsp;

"To the extent the state also seeks an 'administrative stay,' that motion is dismissed as moot," it added.

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The so-called LIFE legislation has been reinstated barely one week after the Fulton County Superior Court declared it to be unconstitutional and invalidated it.

On November 15, Fulton county superior court judge Robert McBurney ruled that the state ban was invalid.&nbsp;

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According to the verdict, the prohibition was unconstitutional since, at the time it was enacted in 2019, US supreme court precedent under Roe v. Wade and another ruling permitted abortions for pregnancies that have crossed the six-week mark.

McBurney in his ruling wrote that the Act may one day "become the law of Georgia", however that can happen "only after our legislature determines in the sharp glare of public attention that will undoubtedly and properly attend such an important and consequential debate whether the rights of unborn children justify such a restriction on women’s right to bodily autonomy and privacy."

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Georgia's controversial LIFE abortion ban, which forbids abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, has been reinstated by the state's Supreme court. The court has put on hold a lower court's overturning the ban as it considers an appeal by the state attorney general's office.

Georgia's controversial LIFE abortion ban, which forbids abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, has been reinstated by the state's Supreme court. The court has put on hold a lower court's overturning the ban as it considers an appeal by the state attorney general's office. It not only upheld the state's ban on abortion but also rejected the abortion sector's demand for a 24-hour notice period prior to the ban's restoration. Watch | Gravitas Plus: Why are women being denied the Right to abortion? The one-page decision did not provide any justification for granting the state's request to reinstate the ban. In the judgement, the court said that "the state of Georgia’s emergency petition … seeking a stay of the order of the superior court of Fulton county in the above-styled action is hereby granted." "To the extent the state also seeks an 'administrative stay,' that motion is dismissed as moot," it added. Also read | Georgia’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional, rules judge The so-called LIFE legislation has been reinstated barely one week after the Fulton County Superior Court declared it to be unconstitutional and invalidated it. On November 15, Fulton county superior court judge Robert McBurney ruled that the state ban was invalid. Also read | Gravitas Plus: Why are women being denied the Right to abortion? According to the verdict, the prohibition was unconstitutional since, at the time it was enacted in 2019, US supreme court precedent under Roe v. Wade and another ruling permitted abortions for pregnancies that have crossed the six-week mark. McBurney in his ruling wrote that the Act may one day "become the law of Georgia", however that can happen "only after our legislature determines in the sharp glare of public attention that will undoubtedly and properly attend such an important and consequential debate whether the rights of unborn children justify such a restriction on women’s right to bodily autonomy and privacy." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates six-week abortion ban, just a week after it was deemed 'unconstitutional'

Any ''unborn child with detectable human heartbeat'' can be claimed as dependents in Georgia as per its news guidelines. In effect from July, it may qualify for a $3,000 state income tax deduction for 2022.

The Georgia Department of Revenue stated that taxpayers will have to submit relevant medical records or other supporting documentation to the department in order to prove their filing.

Arizona and Georgia had established that the "fetal personhood law" is the idea that a fetus is a person with full constitutional rights from the moment of fertilisation.

Abortion was banned in Georgia after the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade which sparked protests all across the country.

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Explaining how the tax break won’t support most lower-income families, Richard Auxier, senior policy associate at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center told CNBC that “It is an anti-abortion piece of legislation.”

According to him, many filers take the standard deduction rather than itemising and tax deductions are less valuable than tax credits because they are more difficult to claim.

Since the tax code doesn’t reflect what many families actually look like the policy also raises questions about how tax policy defines “dependents”.

It may be complicated to figure out who receives the benefit for unmarried parents living in separate households and for those who miscarry further along in their pregnancy.

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Any ''unborn child with detectable human heartbeat'' can be claimed as dependents in Georgia as per its news guidelines. In effect from July, it may qualify for a $3,000 state income tax deduction for 2022.

Any ''unborn child with detectable human heartbeat'' can be claimed as dependents in Georgia as per its news guidelines. In effect from July, it may qualify for a $3,000 state income tax deduction for 2022. The Georgia Department of Revenue stated that taxpayers will have to submit relevant medical records or other supporting documentation to the department in order to prove their filing. Arizona and Georgia had established that the "fetal personhood law" is the idea that a fetus is a person with full constitutional rights from the moment of fertilisation. Abortion was banned in Georgia after the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade which sparked protests all across the country. × Explaining how the tax break won’t support most lower-income families, Richard Auxier, senior policy associate at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center told CNBC that “It is an anti-abortion piece of legislation.” According to him, many filers take the standard deduction rather than itemising and tax deductions are less valuable than tax credits because they are more difficult to claim. Since the tax code doesn’t reflect what many families actually look like the policy also raises questions about how tax policy defines “dependents”. It may be complicated to figure out who receives the benefit for unmarried parents living in separate households and for those who miscarry further along in their pregnancy. So what happens when you claim your fetus as a dependent and then miscarry later in the pregnancy, you get investigated both for tax fraud and an illegal abortion? — Lauren Groh-Wargo (@gwlauren) August 2, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

People can claim 'unborn child with detectable human heartbeat' as dependents in Georgia

Even as the state of women's rights in the United States faces a steady decline, unborn foetus rights are seeing an elevation. Now, the state of Georgia is giving unborn children the right to be considered a person. According to a news release released on Monday, individuals can now claim "any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat" as a dependent on their state income taxes for the upcoming tax year. People can claim up to $3,000 for a heartbeat as early as 6 weeks into the pregnancy, which is also the time period at which the state's controversial "heartbeat bill" bans abortion.&nbsp;

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This is the first step toward asserting complete foetal personhood in Georgia, according to the news publication Jezebel.

"Now, an embryo or fetus at any stage of development is legally considered a person. The tax exemption for those clusters of cells? $3,000 each," wrote Jezebel.

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In July, the "heartbeat" law went into effect over night. The law, which was previously blocked from going into effect, outlaws the majority of abortions once a "detectable human heartbeat" is present.&nbsp;

Cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound in cells within an embryo that will eventually become the heart as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, long before many pregnancies are detected.

As per the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) "It is clinically inaccurate to use the word “heartbeat” to describe the sound that can be heard on ultrasound in very early pregnancy. In fact, there are no chambers of the heart developed at the early stage in pregnancy that this word is used to describe, so there is no recognizable “heartbeat.” What pregnant people may hear is the ultrasound machine translating electronic impulses that signify fetal cardiac activity into the sound that we recognize as a heartbeat."

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indiana-senate-passes-near-total-abortion-ban-after-closely-fought-vote-502334">Indiana Senate passes near-total abortion ban after closely fought vote</a>

The press release by &nbsp;Georgia Department of Revenue said "In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the July 20, 2022, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Sistersong v. Kemp, the Department will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 1-2-1, as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption."

"As such, on individual income tax returns filed for Tax Year 2022 where, at any time on or after July 20, 2022, and &nbsp;through December 31, 2022, a taxpayer has an unborn child (or children) with a detectable human heartbeat (which may occur as early as six weeks’ gestation), the taxpayer may claim a dependent personal exemption as provided for under O.C.G.A § 48-7-26(a) and (b)(3) in the amount of $3,000.00 for each unborn child."

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Even as the state of women's rights in the United States faces a steady decline, unborn foetus rights are seeing an elevation. Now, the state of Georgia is giving unborn children the right to be considered a person.

Even as the state of women's rights in the United States faces a steady decline, unborn foetus rights are seeing an elevation. Now, the state of Georgia is giving unborn children the right to be considered a person. According to a news release released on Monday, individuals can now claim "any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat" as a dependent on their state income taxes for the upcoming tax year. People can claim up to $3,000 for a heartbeat as early as 6 weeks into the pregnancy, which is also the time period at which the state's controversial "heartbeat bill" bans abortion. Watch | 'Women's health, lives are on the line,' Joe Biden signs new executive order on abortion This is the first step toward asserting complete foetal personhood in Georgia, according to the news publication Jezebel. "Now, an embryo or fetus at any stage of development is legally considered a person. The tax exemption for those clusters of cells? $3,000 each," wrote Jezebel. Also read | Texas woman forced to carry her foul discharge to hospital just so she can be 'granted' an abortion In July, the "heartbeat" law went into effect over night. The law, which was previously blocked from going into effect, outlaws the majority of abortions once a "detectable human heartbeat" is present. Cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound in cells within an embryo that will eventually become the heart as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, long before many pregnancies are detected. As per the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) "It is clinically inaccurate to use the word “heartbeat” to describe the sound that can be heard on ultrasound in very early pregnancy. In fact, there are no chambers of the heart developed at the early stage in pregnancy that this word is used to describe, so there is no recognizable “heartbeat.” What pregnant people may hear is the ultrasound machine translating electronic impulses that signify fetal cardiac activity into the sound that we recognize as a heartbeat." Also read | Indiana Senate passes near-total abortion ban after closely fought vote The press release by Georgia Department of Revenue said "In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the July 20, 2022, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Sistersong v. Kemp, the Department will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat, as defined in O.C.G.A. § 1-2-1, as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption." "As such, on individual income tax returns filed for Tax Year 2022 where, at any time on or after July 20, 2022, and through December 31, 2022, a taxpayer has an unborn child (or children) with a detectable human heartbeat (which may occur as early as six weeks’ gestation), the taxpayer may claim a dependent personal exemption as provided for under O.C.G.A § 48-7-26(a) and (b)(3) in the amount of $3,000.00 for each unborn child." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Georgia provides 'unborn foetus' rights of a person, just weeks after taking away basic rights of women

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday waded into the growing debate in the United States about the hot-button <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missouri-to-become-first-us-state-without-an-abortion-clinic-222383">issue of abortion,</a> urging the Supreme Court to bar "selective" abortions based on sex, race or potential disability of the fetus.

The comments by Pence, a devout Christian who signed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alabama-senate-bans-nearly-all-abortions-including-rape-cases-218840">anti-abortion bills </a>while serving as governor of Indiana, coincide with moves by Republican-led legislatures in several states to restrict access to the procedure.

Opponents of abortion are seeking to eventually challenge the 1973 US Supreme Court ruling in the case of Roe vs Wade, which made abortion legal nationwide.

In the latest moves, the only abortion clinic in Missouri may be forced to close and the legislature in Louisiana inched closer to passing a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Early on Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld part of an Indiana law signed during Pence's tenure as governor that requires the remains of aborted fetuses to be cremated or buried, but sidestepped a separate case on the "selective" abortions clause.

A lower court had struck that segment of the law down, and the Supreme Court said it would not weigh in until other appellate courts do so.

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Pence's office welcomed the ruling on the disposal of remains of aborted fetuses and said it remained "hopeful that at a later date the Supreme Court will review one of numerous state laws across the US that bar abortion based on sex, race, or disability."

"Countries across the globe prohibit selective abortion -- and the United States should do the same," said the statement from Pence's press secretary Alyssa Farah.

The two Indiana cases were being closely watched as an indicator of how the top court -- which now has a conservative majority -- may eventually decide on the divisive issue, should it choose to accept a case.

The southern state of Alabama passed a bill this month that amounts to a near-total ban on ending a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.

Performing an abortion would be a crime that could land doctors in prison for 10 to 99 years. Abortions would only be legal if the life of the mother is in danger or the fetus has a fatal condition.

'Public health crisis'

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has appointed two conservative justices -- Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh -- and liberal members of the court are now outnumbered five to four.

Conservative-leaning Chief Justice John Roberts is seen as the potential swing vote if the constitutionality of abortion eventually comes before the court.

In Missouri, Planned Parenthood warned Tuesday that the only abortion clinic in the midwestern state risks being shut down on Friday if the state health department does not renew its license.

"This is a real public health crisis," said Leana Wen, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which provides abortions and reproductive health care.

"Missouri would be the first state in the country to go dark -- without a health centre that provides safe, legal abortion care," said Wen, who herself is a doctor.

"More than a million women of reproductive age in Missouri will no longer have access to a health centre in the state they live in that provides abortion care."

In Louisiana, legislation is moving forward that would ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Several other states have passed similar laws including Georgia.

The state's Democratic governor has indicated that he may sign it if it reaches his desk.

In another development, Netflix said it would reconsider its investment in Georgia should a controversial abortion law in the southern state, known as the Hollywood of the South, go into effect.

"We have many women working on productions in Georgia, whose rights, along with millions of others, will be severely restricted by this law," Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said in a statement to Variety.

"Given the legislation has not yet been implemented, we'll continue to film there -- while also supporting partners and artists who choose not to," Sarandos said.&nbsp;

"Should it ever come into effect, we'd rethink our entire investment in Georgia."

Following adoption of the law in Georgia, where a number of blockbusters, including "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther," as well as TV series are shot, there have been mounting calls for Hollywood to snub the state.

Such a move would lead to major economic losses for Georgia, which last year reported some 92,000 jobs and an economic impact of more than $9 billion from film and TV production.

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday waded into the growing debate in the United States about the hot-button issue of abortion, urging the Supreme Court to bar "selective" abortions based on sex, race or potential disability of the fetus.

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday waded into the growing debate in the United States about the hot-button issue of abortion, urging the Supreme Court to bar "selective" abortions based on sex, race or potential disability of the fetus. The comments by Pence, a devout Christian who signed anti-abortion bills while serving as governor of Indiana, coincide with moves by Republican-led legislatures in several states to restrict access to the procedure. Opponents of abortion are seeking to eventually challenge the 1973 US Supreme Court ruling in the case of Roe vs Wade, which made abortion legal nationwide. In the latest moves, the only abortion clinic in Missouri may be forced to close and the legislature in Louisiana inched closer to passing a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Early on Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld part of an Indiana law signed during Pence's tenure as governor that requires the remains of aborted fetuses to be cremated or buried, but sidestepped a separate case on the "selective" abortions clause. A lower court had struck that segment of the law down, and the Supreme Court said it would not weigh in until other appellate courts do so. × Pence's office welcomed the ruling on the disposal of remains of aborted fetuses and said it remained "hopeful that at a later date the Supreme Court will review one of numerous state laws across the US that bar abortion based on sex, race, or disability." "Countries across the globe prohibit selective abortion -- and the United States should do the same," said the statement from Pence's press secretary Alyssa Farah. The two Indiana cases were being closely watched as an indicator of how the top court -- which now has a conservative majority -- may eventually decide on the divisive issue, should it choose to accept a case. The southern state of Alabama passed a bill this month that amounts to a near-total ban on ending a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest. Performing an abortion would be a crime that could land doctors in prison for 10 to 99 years. Abortions would only be legal if the life of the mother is in danger or the fetus has a fatal condition. 'Public health crisis' Since taking office, President Donald Trump has appointed two conservative justices -- Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh -- and liberal members of the court are now outnumbered five to four. Conservative-leaning Chief Justice John Roberts is seen as the potential swing vote if the constitutionality of abortion eventually comes before the court. In Missouri, Planned Parenthood warned Tuesday that the only abortion clinic in the midwestern state risks being shut down on Friday if the state health department does not renew its license. "This is a real public health crisis," said Leana Wen, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which provides abortions and reproductive health care. "Missouri would be the first state in the country to go dark -- without a health centre that provides safe, legal abortion care," said Wen, who herself is a doctor. "More than a million women of reproductive age in Missouri will no longer have access to a health centre in the state they live in that provides abortion care." In Louisiana, legislation is moving forward that would ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Several other states have passed similar laws including Georgia. The state's Democratic governor has indicated that he may sign it if it reaches his desk. In another development, Netflix said it would reconsider its investment in Georgia should a controversial abortion law in the southern state, known as the Hollywood of the South, go into effect. "We have many women working on productions in Georgia, whose rights, along with millions of others, will be severely restricted by this law," Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said in a statement to Variety. "Given the legislation has not yet been implemented, we'll continue to film there -- while also supporting partners and artists who choose not to," Sarandos said. "Should it ever come into effect, we'd rethink our entire investment in Georgia." Following adoption of the law in Georgia, where a number of blockbusters, including "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther," as well as TV series are shot, there have been mounting calls for Hollywood to snub the state. Such a move would lead to major economic losses for Georgia, which last year reported some 92,000 jobs and an economic impact of more than $9 billion from film and TV production.

US vice president Mike Pence calls on US Supreme Court to take up 'selective' abortion

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missouri-follows-alabama-by-passing-restrictive-abortion-bill-219541">Missouri </a>could become the first state in the United States without an abortion clinic, authorities warned.

Al Jazeera quoted nonprofit organisation, Planned Parenthood, claiming that Missouri`s only abortion clinic expects to be shut down this week after the state health department refused to renew its license, which would make it the only US state without a legal abortion clinic.

"This is not a drill," said Leana Wen, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which runs the clinic.

"This is not a warning. This is real and it`s a public health crisis," she added.

"More than a million women of reproductive age in Missouri will no longer have access to a health centre in the state they live in that provides abortion care," Wen was quoted as saying.

Planned Parenthood said in a statement that the clinic would sue the state health department to preserve access to legal abortions in the state.

Last Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a bill into law that bans abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, Al Jazeera reported.

Missouri was one of several states that have passed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alabama-senate-bans-nearly-all-abortions-including-rape-cases-218840">anti-abortion legislation</a> this year in an effort to provoke the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 case that established a woman`s right to terminate her pregnancy.

Earlier on Tuesday, the US Supreme Court sent a mixed message on abortion, refusing to consider reinstating Indiana`s ban on abortions performed because of fetal disability or the sex or race of the foetus while upholding the state`s requirement that foetal remains be buried or cremated after the procedure is done.

Alabama is the latest state to pass an abortion restriction bill. Earlier this month, Georgia passed a law that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Ohio and Mississippi too have similar legislation.The bill bans abortion at every stage of pregnancy and criminalises the procedure for doctors, who could be charged with felonies and face up to 99 years in prison.

The bill represents the most far-reaching effort in the US this year to curb abortion rights.&nbsp;

Democrats have criticised the bill, calling it an outrageous, appalling, and unconstitutional attack on women.&nbsp;

Missouri could become the first state in the United States without an abortion clinic, authorities warned. Al Jazeera quoted nonprofit organisation, Planned Parenthood, claiming that Missouri`s only abortion clinic expects to be shut down this week after the state health department refused to renew its license, which would make it the only US state without a legal abortion clinic.

Missouri could become the first state in the United States without an abortion clinic, authorities warned. Al Jazeera quoted nonprofit organisation, Planned Parenthood, claiming that Missouri`s only abortion clinic expects to be shut down this week after the state health department refused to renew its license, which would make it the only US state without a legal abortion clinic. "This is not a drill," said Leana Wen, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which runs the clinic. "This is not a warning. This is real and it`s a public health crisis," she added. "More than a million women of reproductive age in Missouri will no longer have access to a health centre in the state they live in that provides abortion care," Wen was quoted as saying. Planned Parenthood said in a statement that the clinic would sue the state health department to preserve access to legal abortions in the state. Last Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a bill into law that bans abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, Al Jazeera reported. Missouri was one of several states that have passed anti-abortion legislation this year in an effort to provoke the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 case that established a woman`s right to terminate her pregnancy. Earlier on Tuesday, the US Supreme Court sent a mixed message on abortion, refusing to consider reinstating Indiana`s ban on abortions performed because of fetal disability or the sex or race of the foetus while upholding the state`s requirement that foetal remains be buried or cremated after the procedure is done. Alabama is the latest state to pass an abortion restriction bill. Earlier this month, Georgia passed a law that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Ohio and Mississippi too have similar legislation.The bill bans abortion at every stage of pregnancy and criminalises the procedure for doctors, who could be charged with felonies and face up to 99 years in prison. The bill represents the most far-reaching effort in the US this year to curb abortion rights. Democrats have criticised the bill, calling it an outrageous, appalling, and unconstitutional attack on women.

Missouri to become first US state without an abortion clinic

The first fallout of Georgia’s abortion bill can be seen in the form of directors moving their shoot out of the US state.&nbsp;

Director Reed Morano was supposed to fly to Georgia to look for shooting locations for a new show for Amazon Studios called ‘The Power’. The drama series is adapted from a novel by Naomi Alderman, in which young women suddenly develop the power to release electrical jolts from their fingers, shifting gender and power dynamics around the world. What’s interesting is that this move comes even after the team spent several months preparing for the director and crew’s arrival.&nbsp;

Reed decided to cancel the trip, pull the scouts and move out any possibility of shooting in Georgia. She said, “We had no problem stopping the entire process instantly,” and added, “There is no way we would ever bring our money to that state by shooting there.”

Reed is an award-winning director who won an Emmy for directing three episodes of Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. She is now one of the first directors publicly pull a project out of Georgia after the state passed a law that critics say will make almost all abortions illegal.&nbsp;

Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed the ‘heartbeat’ bill on May 7, which bans abortion after six weeks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alabama-senate-bans-nearly-all-abortions-including-rape-cases-218840">Four other states have followed suit.&nbsp;</a>

Another confirmation for a similar act comes from a representative for Kristen Wiig who was going to start work for upcoming Lionsgate comedy ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’, which she co-wrote and will star in alongside Annie Mumolo.&nbsp;

Several prominent Hollywood figures like Alyssa Milano and David Simon have also been advocating for a boycott to try to force the hand of a state that is home to thriving film industry. Reportedly the industry employs 92,000 people and generated $9.5 billion in total economic impact in 2018. 
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The first fallout of Georgia’s abortion bill can be seen in the form of directors moving their shoot out of the US state. Director Reed Morano was supposed to fly to Georgia to look for shooting locations for a new show for Amazon Studios called ‘The Power’.

The first fallout of Georgia’s abortion bill can be seen in the form of directors moving their shoot out of the US state. Director Reed Morano was supposed to fly to Georgia to look for shooting locations for a new show for Amazon Studios called ‘The Power’. The drama series is adapted from a novel by Naomi Alderman, in which young women suddenly develop the power to release electrical jolts from their fingers, shifting gender and power dynamics around the world. What’s interesting is that this move comes even after the team spent several months preparing for the director and crew’s arrival. Reed decided to cancel the trip, pull the scouts and move out any possibility of shooting in Georgia. She said, “We had no problem stopping the entire process instantly,” and added, “There is no way we would ever bring our money to that state by shooting there.” Reed is an award-winning director who won an Emmy for directing three episodes of Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. She is now one of the first directors publicly pull a project out of Georgia after the state passed a law that critics say will make almost all abortions illegal. Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed the ‘heartbeat’ bill on May 7, which bans abortion after six weeks. Four other states have followed suit. Another confirmation for a similar act comes from a representative for Kristen Wiig who was going to start work for upcoming Lionsgate comedy ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’, which she co-wrote and will star in alongside Annie Mumolo. Several prominent Hollywood figures like Alyssa Milano and David Simon have also been advocating for a boycott to try to force the hand of a state that is home to thriving film industry. Reportedly the industry employs 92,000 people and generated $9.5 billion in total economic impact in 2018.