North Dakota Judge Overturns Strict Abortion Ban

A North Dakota state court judge has overturned the state's strict abortion ban, citing constitutional protection for women's rights before fetal viability. The decision favors abortion providers and will make abortion legal in the state within 14 days.

A North Dakota state court judge has struck down the state's stringent abortion ban, clearing a path for legalization. Judge Bruce Romanick ruled that the state constitution safeguards women's right to abortion before fetal viability.

Abortion providers challenged the law, and the judge sided with them, stating constitutional protection. The ruling will become effective within 14 days.

This decision marks a significant shift in North Dakota's abortion laws, aligning with wider judicial interpretations of women's rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)