Oklahoma Supreme Court Overturns Abortion Bans as State Law Still Prohibits Procedure

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that two laws banning abortion were unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before allowing the procedure.
Abortion remains illegal in Oklahoma except in life-threatening situations due to a 1910 state law.
The ruling was supported by doctors who said the unclear laws forced women into dangerous delays, but opposed by Republican leaders.
The laws allowed citizens to sue those who helped provide abortions, a provision also struck down by the court.
Abortion access in Oklahoma remains limited despite the court's decision overturning the recent bans.