What a Georgia Judge's Decision to Strike Down Six-Week Abortion Ban Means
A Georgia judge struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban on Monday, in what advocates hope is a sign of growing energy for protecting reproductive rights in the judiciary across the country. The ruling “demonstrates the momentum that is
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.
Georgia appeals ruling striking down state’s abortion ban
Georgia’s Republican attorney general has appealed a judge’s ruling from earlier this week that struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban. Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is appealing the
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.
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
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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.
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,
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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 Attorney General Appeals a Judge's Rollback of Abortion Ban
Georgia's Republican attorney general is appealing a judge's ruling that the state's abortion ban is unconstitutional
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Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban Overturned by Fulton County Court as Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes Celebrates
Georgia's six-week abortion ban was overturned by a judge, marking a win for reproductive rights advocates like Senator ...
Hearing held in case challenging new election rules
Plaintiffs challenging rules passed by the Georgia State Board of Elections are not questioning their constitutionality but ...
Bill Skarsgard's Count Orlok is Out for Blood in Trailer for Robert Eggers' Gothic Horror Remake Nosferatu
Count Orlok has never been scarier — or more bloodthirsty — in the official trailer for Robert Eggers' forthcoming remake of ...
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Here's what the recent Heartbeat Law ruling means for Georgians
The decision, however, is unlikely to end the state’s ongoing legal battles over abortion rights. Judge Robert McBurney ...