Iowa Supreme Court Upholds 6-Week Abortion Ban

The ruling allows the state to prohibit most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, intensifying debates on reproductive rights.

The 4-3 decision instructs lower courts to lift the temporary block on the law within 21 days.
Iowa joins over a dozen states with similar restrictive abortion laws post-Roe v. Wade overturn.
Critics argue the ban will worsen maternal health care and increase maternal mortality rates in Iowa.
Supporters celebrate the decision as a victory for protecting unborn children and aligning with state history.
The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities, and life endangerment, but enforcement details remain unclear.