SC Supreme Court rules in Planned Parenthood’s abortion lawsuit against state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Wednesday, May 14, the South Carolina Supreme Court has made a decision on Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the state.
In its ruling, the justices upheld the 2023 Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act.
The law states that an abortion cannot be performed after “ a biologically identifiable moment in time, which a medical professional may objectively determine to have occurred by the existence of the ‘cardiac activity’”.
The 2023 law does provide exceptions in the case of rape, incest, or a danger to the life of the mother.
Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Supreme Court Ruling in Planned Parenthood v. South Carolina:
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling in Planned Parenthood South Atlantic v. South Carolina:
“Time and time again, we have defended the right to life in South Carolina, and time and time again, we have prevailed,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Today’s ruling is another clear and decisive victory that will ensure the lives of countless unborn children remain protected and that South Carolina continues to lead the charge in defending the sanctity of life.”
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson also released a statement after the Supreme Court’s ruling:
“This ruling is a resounding win for the rule of law and protecting the unborn in South Carolina,” said Attorney General Wilson. “Today’s decision reaffirms that our elected legislators, not out-of-state interest groups, hold the power to shape South Carolina’s policies in accordance with the values of its people.”
Planned Parenthood releases statement:
Paige Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ” Justice did not prevail today and the people of South Carolina are paying the price.
People have been forced to carry pregnancies against their will and suffered life threatening infections, and died as a result of the abortion ban.”
