On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the Alabama State Senate approved a measure to ban abortions in the state, except when the mother’s life is at risk, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Abortion would be considered a crime, thus holding physicians accountable. Since that time, other states have enacted similarly strict abortion laws, many of which would not allow abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected (as early as six weeks gestation). However, other states are now passing laws that expand or protect access to abortion … Download the full article below.