Judge's Overturning of Georgia Abortion Ban Challenged by Attorney General
Georgia's Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has challenged a judge's overturning of the state's six-week abortion ban. On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that the ban—which was instated in 2022 and effectively outlawed abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy—violated Georgia's state constitution.
Fulton Judge Strikes Down Ga. Abortion Ban, Allows Till Week 20 of Pregnancy
A spokesperson for the Georgia attorney general said he would immediately appeal to the state supreme court, which earlier reversed a separate ruling by McBurney that had struck down the law on different grounds and could put Monday's ruling on hold.
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Voters should read this Georgia judge’s abortion ruling
Judge McBurney acknowledged Georgia’s competing interest in fetal life, but rejected the state’s claim that anyone who engages in or facilitates termination of “a post-embryonic cardiac activity
Georgia judge says election results must be certified on time, despite new state board rules
While he has not issued a formal ruling, McBurney made clear in two hearings on Tuesday morning that he believes county election boards have no legal choice but to certify elections by a state-imposed deadline.
A judge considers whether to clarify 2 new Georgia election certification rules
A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results
Judge Strikes Down Georgia’s Abortion Ban, Temporarily Expanding Across The State
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has struck down Georgia’s controversial six-week abortion ban, known as the LIFE Act. The decision, handed down by Judge Robert McBurney, restores the legal right to abortion in the state for up to 22 weeks of pregnancy,
Judge rules Georgia’s abortion ban unconstitutional
Georgia’s six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, a Fulton County superior court judge ruled Monday, permitting abortions to take place in the state later into pregnancies.
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Opinion - Voters should read this Georgia judge’s abortion ruling
Judge McBurney acknowledged Georgia’s competing interest in fetal life, but rejected the state’s claim that anyone who engages in or facilitates termination of “a post-embryonic cardiac activity pregnancy” can be guilty of a felony under the Georgia constitution.
Georgia judge strikes down state’s abortion ban as unconstitutional. Will it last?
The state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022, was deemed in violation of Georgia’s constitution. Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order “liberty in Georgia includes ... the power of a woman to control her own body.
Georgia judge says state can’t enforce 6-week abortion ban
A state judge struck down Georgia’s six-week abortion ban on Monday, saying it violated the state constitution — and allowing the procedure to be performed until the 22nd week of pregnancy. The law, signed by Gov.
Georgia judge declares state’s abortion ban unconstitutional, allowing procedure to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy
A Georgia judge has struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, declaring it unconstitutional. In a ruling issued on Monday, Judge Robert McBurney said Georgia’s Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act,
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Here's what the recent Heartbeat Law ruling means for Georgians
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Judge won't block state in dispute over Florida abortion amendment information
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‘Morning Joe’ Breaks Down Georgia’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Ruling: ‘The End of Judicial Gaslighting’ | Video
"This is almost a radical decision in its recognition of the right of women to control their body," legal correspondent Lisa ...