Iowa's 6-Week Abortion Ban Set to Take Effect

New law restricts most abortions after fetal heartbeat detection, prompting regional shifts in abortion access.

The law will be enforced starting Monday, following a district court judge's ruling.
Exceptions include cases of rape, incest, fetal abnormalities, and medical emergencies.
Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic will continue to provide abortions within the new legal limits.
Many Iowans seeking abortions may need to travel to neighboring states with less restrictive laws.
The change follows the Iowa Supreme Court's decision that there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state.