Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect in Georgia

The Center was featured in multiple stories around Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, after a ruling by a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit allowed the ban to take effect on July 20.

Discussing the impact of the ban in a story for the Independent, the Center’s Staff Attorney Alice Wang said, “Doctors will be forced to choose between providing time-sensitive, medically necessary care and risking criminal prosecution.”

Here is a portion of the media coverage:

• The New York Times: Georgia’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Begins Immediately After Court Ruling, 7.20.22
• The Washington Post: Court allows Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ abortion law to go into effect post-Roe, 7.20.22
• Independent: Georgia’s six-week abortion ban will take effect after Roe v Wade reversal, court decides, 7.20.22