Summary
Abortion is now illegal in North Dakota after the state's Supreme Court decided not to uphold a previous ruling that struck down the ban. The law makes performing an abortion a felony, but patients are not prosecuted. Doctors who perform abortions could face prison time and fines.
Key Facts
- North Dakota's Supreme Court decided against upholding a previous decision that struck down an abortion ban.
- The law makes performing an abortion a felony crime.
- Patients are protected from prosecution under this law.
- Doctors could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine for performing an abortion.
- Three justices found the law unconstitutionally unclear under the state constitution.
- At least four out of five justices are needed to overturn a law, and this decision fell short.
- North Dakota's Attorney General, Drew Wrigley, supported the court's decision, stating it upheld important legislation.
