Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Sixth Circuit Upholds Ohio's Ban on Eugenic Abortions

Mark Joseph Stern reports: "By a 9–7 vote, the 6th Circuit lifts an injunction that had blocked an Ohio statute prohibiting doctors from terminating a pregnancy because of Down Syndrome. The decision effectively defies Roe by upholding a total ban on certain abortions pre-viability." Sort of true. Roe & Casey did not evaluate laws prohibiting eugenic abortions, so this is not a case that directly conflicts with SCOTUS caselaw.

Here is the Link

This is not a First Amendment issue. I am sharing this only for those of you who might be interested.

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