The Court’s recognition and reinforcement of the role that separation of powers plays in our state’s government cannot be overlooked. Murrell Smith: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for life in South Carolina. So I’m pleased the South Carolina Legislature has crafted legislation to protect unborn children that has withstood judicial scrutiny from our state’s Supreme Court.” With those considerations in place, I strongly believe the use of abortion as an elective procedure to kill an unborn child – as a method of birth control – is neither ‘family planning’ nor ‘medical care.’ It’s wrong. It also affords extended consideration for victims of rape and incest. This law makes reasonable exceptions for cases where the mother’s health is in danger, fatal fetal anomalies, and medical emergencies. Ralph Norman: “Today’s ruling from the State Supreme Court is welcome news. By working hard to pass a law that could stand up to almost assured legal challenges, South Carolina now has the strongest protections for unborn human life in more than a generation.” Senate President Thomas Alexander: “Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Fetal Heartbeat Act is a validation of the hard work of the South Carolina Senate in passing a law that would protect unborn human life once a heartbeat was detected. This victory will ensure our state is a voice for the voiceless and protects the unborn.” William Timmons: “Today in South Carolina, life wins. The right to make deeply personal health care decisions should not depend on where you live, and we will not stop fighting for reproductive freedom in South Carolina and across the country.” Under this cruel ban, people across the South will be forced to travel even further just to get the essential healthcare they need. South Carolinians’ rights should not be up for debate. A change in the court’s makeup shouldn’t change the enduring protections of South Carolina’s constitution. The South Carolina Supreme Court took an extreme step backwards by letting this six-week ban go into effect, despite striking down a nearly identical ban just seven months ago. I’m grateful for all the South Carolinians who devoted years of work that culminated with this ruling to save innumerable lives from the ruthless practice of abortion.”Ĭenter for Reproductive Rights CEO Nancy Northup: “With today’s decision, the court has turned their backs on South Carolinians and their fundamental rights. I commend the South Carolina General Assembly for ensuring the passage of a Constitutionally sound bill that will stop the killing of babies once a heartbeat is detected. Supreme Court is a monumental win for the right to life. Jeff Duncan: “Today’s ruling from the S.C. Planned Parenthood and our partners will keep fighting for our patients’ ability to control their own bodies, lives, and futures - no matter what.” This abortion ban takes away people’s ability to control what happens to their bodies, forcing many South Carolinians to remain pregnant against their will. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic’s doors remain open, and we will continue to provide abortion care in South Carolina under the severe restrictions of this law, but we know that’s not enough. This abortion ban is nearly identical to the ban struck down by this court just months ago - the only thing that has changed is the makeup of the court. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic CEO Jenny Black: “Today’s decision puts the dangerous politicization of South Carolina’s highest court on full display and will cause irreparable harm to the people of South Carolina. I appreciate all the hard work of our state legislature and am proud of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office team that defended this law in court.” Attorney General Alan Wilson: “The South Carolina Supreme Court’s historic decision to uphold the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act is a huge win in our efforts to protect the unborn and save innocent lives.
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