If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe (this is of course the BIG way in which this law differs from the South Dakota law), most abortions will be illegal in Louisiana.
The measure, sponsored by Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, includes no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. It would allow abortion only to save the life or the health of the mother. Doctors found guilty of performing abortions under other circumstances would face up to 10 years in prison and fines of $100,000.
This of course makes me wonder (as I often wonder) which Democrats are going to step up to the plate and challenge Governor Kathleen Blanco (the incumbent) and Congressman Bobby Jindal (a Republican, and surely the favorite to win at this point in the race) in the 2007 gubenatorial race in Louisiana.
Posted by armand at June 19, 2006 11:14 AM | TrackBack | Posted to Reproductive Autonomy